Modena made a statement, Perugia stayed perfect, and several contenders collected clean road wins as Round 16 of the SuperLega Credem Banca unfolded with little room for surprises.
The night’s spotlight belonged to Valsa Group Modena, which defended home court by beating Itas Trentino 3–1 in the round’s marquee matchup. Modena leaned on aggressive serving and steady play in the closing sets to secure a valuable win and tighten the race near the top.
League leaders Sir Susa Scai Perugia also stayed on course, sweeping MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo on the road. After a tense first set that went to extra points, Perugia took control and closed the match in straight sets to remain alone at the summit.
Away victories were a recurring theme. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza opened the round with a composed 3–0 win in Milan, while Cucine Lube Civitanova cruised past Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina in the Marche derby.
In Verona, Rana Verona handled Sonepar Padova in straight sets, a result that keeps Verona alone in second place in the standings.
The round concludes with match where Cisterna Volley host Vero Volley Monza.
Results – Round 16
- Rana Verona def. Sonepar Padova 3–0 (25–18, 25–21, 25–23)
- Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza def. Allianz Milano 3–0 (25–23, 25–20, 25–17)
- Valsa Group Modena def. Itas Trentino 3–1 (25–17, 19–25, 25–21, 25–21)
- Cucine Lube Civitanova def. Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina 3–0 (25–20, 25–18, 25–17)
- Sir Susa Scai Perugia def. MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo 3–0 (29–27, 25–23, 25–22)
