CBF Balducci HR Macerata and Granda Volley Cuneo secured their first victories of the 2026/27 Italian women’s Serie A1 season by defeating Brescia and Firenze in four sets during the fifth round.
Macerata earned a 3-1 away victory over Banca Valsabbina Millenium Brescia (25-16, 25-19, 20-25, 25-23), controlling the opening two sets before holding off a late comeback. Gardini scored 18 points and Decortes added 17. Brescia’s Mihaljevic led her team with 19 points, followed by Novosel (16) and Nardelli (11).
Granda Volley Cuneo also claimed a 3-1 win, overcoming Il Bisonte Firenze (25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-21). After taking a two-set lead, Cuneo weathered Firenze’s third-set response to seal the victory. MVP McBride led the hosts with 20 points, supported by Baka (17) and Pucelj (16), while Firenze’s Cugno scored a match-high 24.
Serie A1 Women: Round 5 Results
Saturday, October 24
- CDA Volley Talmassons FVG 0-3 Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 (18-25, 20-25, 23-25)
- Numia Vero Volley Milano 3-0 Laica Cioccolato UYBA (25-20, 25-22, 25-15)
Sunday, October 25
- Granda Volley Cuneo 3-1 Il Bisonte Firenze (25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-21)
- Banca Valsabbina Millenium Brescia 1-3 CBF Balducci HR Macerata (16-25, 19-25, 25-20, 23-25)
