Savino Del Bene Scandicci kept their championship hopes alive with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Numia Vero Volley Milano in Game 3 of the Serie A1 Tigotà playoff semifinals. Backed by strong home support at Pala BigMat, the Tuscan side delivered a resilient performance to cut the series deficit and force a decisive Game 4.
The match, played in front of 2,636 spectators, lasted nearly two hours and showcased high-level volleyball from both teams. Scandicci ultimately prevailed with set scores of 25-21, 24-26, 25-22, 25-20.
Antropova Leads the Charge
The standout performer of the night was Ekaterina Antropova, who earned MVP honors after a dominant 35-point display. Her performance included 3 blocks and 3 aces, making her both the top scorer and the key difference-maker.
She was well supported by her teammates, with Avery Skinner adding 12 points, Caterina Bosetti contributing 11, and Linda Nwakalor finishing with 10. The return of setter Maja Ognjenovic also proved crucial, helping orchestrate a more balanced and effective offense for the home side.
For Milano, Paola Egonu led all scorers on her team with 27 points, while Piva added 15 and Kurtagic chipped in with 8. However, Milano struggled with efficiency, recording a 43% attack rate compared to Scandicci’s stronger 48%.
- Top Scorer: Antropova (35 points)
- Milano Top Scorer: Egonu (27 points)
- Blocks: Scandicci 10, Milano 7
- Aces: Scandicci 4, Milano 2
- Attack Efficiency: Scandicci 48%, Milano 43%
