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Novara Outlasts Milano in Five Before Record 12,667 at Unipol Forum

A record 12,667 attended at the Unipol Forum, signaling surging interest in Italy’s women’s club volleyball.

Overview

  • Igor Gorgonzola Novara beat Numia Vero Volley Milano 3–2 with set scores of 20–25, 25–27, 25–17, 25–17, 11–15.
  • Mayu Ishikawa was named MVP for Novara, while Paola Egonu topped all scorers with 31 points for Milano.
  • Britt Herbots delivered decisive late points for Novara, including a pivotal stretch in the tie-break.
  • Milano rallied from 0–2 after Hena Kurtagic entered in the third set, transforming their block and forcing a fifth.
  • Novara collected two league points to narrow the gap to the top as the clubs staged a co-organized showcase with a pregame Sangiovanni performance.