The third round of the Italian Women’s Serie A1 Fineco concluded with four straight-set victories, as ChorusLife Volley Bergamo continued their good start to the season, while Scandicci, Conegliano and San Giovanni in Marignano also secured wins.
ChorusLife Volley Bergamo defeated Laica Cioccolato UYBA Busto Arsizio 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-18), collecting their eighth point of the season and recording the club’s best league start in a decade.
Bergamo’s success was built on strong blocking and effective serving, with 10 blocks and five aces. Kendall Kipp earned MVP honors with 14 points, while Elena Pietrini contributed 12 and Denise Meli added 11. Leana Grozer led Busto Arsizio with 15 points.
Savino Del Bene Scandicci secured their second victory with a 3-0 win over local rivals Il Bisonte Firenze. After dominating the opening set 25-9, Scandicci claimed the next two 25-21 and 25-23, recovering from a deficit in the third.
Kiera Van Ryk led the winners with 16 points, followed by Avery Skinner with 13 and Maja Aleksic with 10, including four blocks. Scandicci finished with 47% attacking efficiency, while Alice Tanase scored 12 for Firenze.
Prosecco DOC Imoco Conegliano maintained their winning form with a 3-0 away victory over CDA Volley Talmassons FVG. Despite the straight-set result, the hosts challenged the Italian powerhouse, particularly in a closely contested second set that Conegliano won 27-25.
In front of approximately 3,500 spectators in Udine, Isabelle Haak delivered an MVP performance with 18 points, while Talmassons opposite Frosini finished with 17.
Omag Consolini Volley 1907 produced Sunday’s most convincing performance, sweeping CBF Balducci HR Macerata 3-0 in just over 70 minutes.
The hosts dominated offensively, recording 53% attacking efficiency compared with Macerata’s 16%. Adelusi led with 14 points, Bracchi added 11, and setter Morello received the MVP award.
Earlier in the round, Numia Vero Volley Milano impressed with a convincing 3-0 victory over Igor Gorgonzola Novara, while Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 defeated Cuneo in straight sets. Megabox Vallefoglia also continued their perfect start, overcoming Brescia 3-1 to register a third consecutive victory.
Italian Serie A1 Women – Round 3 Results
October 16–18, 2026
- Brescia – Vallefoglia 1-3 (25-20, 20-25, 22-25, 17-25)
- Cuneo – Chieri 0-3 (13-25, 13-25, 21-25)
- Milano – Novara 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-15)
- Busto Arsizio – Bergamo 0-3 (22-25, 21-25, 18-25)
- San Giovanni in Marignano – Macerata 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-14)
- Scandicci – Firenze 3-0 (25-9, 25-21, 25-23)
- Talmassons – Conegliano 0-3 (16-25, 25-27, 19-25)
