Italian Women’s Serie A Week 13 Update
Regular league play is back in session this week and the middle tier teams are making moves up the ranks. With a five set win over Busto Arsizio, Lardini Filottrano has secured a statement win against the current #4 ranked team in the league after a coaching change midseason. Imoco Volley Congeliano andIgor Gorgonzola Novara are holding on to the top two spots with narrow 3-1 and 3-2 victories respectively. With a couple coaching changes and new transfers in to the league, the next couple weeks will be interesting as these teams adapt to their new personnel.
Week 13 Scores
Week 13- January 7
Winning team is in bold.
| Home Team | Visiting Team | Facility | Score |
| Il Bisonte Firenze | Imoco Volley Conegliano | Mandela Forum | 1-3 (25, 22, 11,25, 23-25, 12-25) |
| Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena | Foppapedretti Bergamo | Palasport G. Panini | 3-0 (25-22, 31-29, 25-18) |
| Pomì Casalmaggiore | Savino Del Bene Scandicci | Pala Radi | 3-1 (25-19, 15-25, 25-21, 25-18) |
| Lardini Filottrano | Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio | Pala Baldinelli | 3-2 (19-25, 25-19, 26-24, 17-25, 15-10) |
| SAB Volley Legnano | Saugella Team Monza | Palaborsani | 0-3 (18-25, 20-25, 13-25) |
| Igor Gorgonzola Novara | myCicero Volley Pesaro | Pala Igor Gorgonzola | 3-2 (25-23, 27-25, 22-25, 19-25, 15-13) |
Team Bests
- Hitting Percentage (49%) – Saugella Team Monza
- Reception Percentage (51.7%) – Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena
- Blocks (19) – myCicero Volley Pesaro
- Points (858) – Imoco Volley Conegliano
- Aces (7) – Lardini Filottrano, Savino Del Bene Scandicci, and Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena
Individual Bests
- Points (28) – Valentina Diouf (Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio)
- Kills (25) –Valentina Diouf (Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio)
- Aces (6) – Berenika Tomsia (Lardini Filottrano)
- Blocks (10) –Freya Aelbrecht (myCicero Volley Pesaro)
Up Next
Week 14- January 14
| Home Team | Visiting Team | Facility |
| Pomì Casalmaggiore | Foppapedretti Bergamo | Pala Radi Cremona |
| Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio | Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena | Palayamamay |
| Igor Gorgonzola Novara | Il Bisonte Firenze | Pala Igor Gorgonzola |
| Savino Del Bene Scandicci | Saugella Team Monza | Palazzetto Dello Sport |
| Imoco Volley Conegliano | Lardini Filottrano | Pala Verde |
| myCicero Volley Pesaro | SAB Volley Legnano | Padiglione D |
Injuries and Transfers:
- Annie Drews is back in Italy with Pomì Casalmaggiore, replacing Sarah Pavan who has separated with the club
- Hannah Tapp injured and may be out for the rest of the season for Il Bisonte Firenze
- Marco Bracci has been let go from his head coaching position for Il Bisonte Firenze
- Judith Pietersen will be joining Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena
- Lauren Gibbemeyer will be joining Igor Gorgonzola Novara
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