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Veni Antov with 20 points in the victory over Narbonne, Tourcoing finished third in the regular season

Николай Варадинов

Николай Варадинов

March 21, 2026 at 22:44

Veni Antov with 20 points in the victory over Narbonne, Tourcoing finished third in the regular season

Tourcoing achieved a decisive away victory against Narbonne with a 3:0 (25:22, 25:22, 25:17) score. Veni Antov was the top scorer for the winners with 20 points, adding 1 ace and an impressive 68% attack efficiency, finishing with +16 efficiency. He received significant support from Martinez, who scored 11 points, as well as from Lavin with 10. For the hosts, only Czerwinski finished with a double-digit tally – 20 points.

Thus, Tourcoing finished third in the standings at the end of the regular season and will face the sixth-placed team, Sète, in the playoffs.

Statistic Narbonne Tourcoing
Aces 3 5
Attack % 47% 55%
Attack Points 37 46
Positive Reception 46% 63%
Service Errors 13 15
Points from Opponent Errors 18 19

Tourcoing outperformed their opponent in all key elements – especially in attack and reception, where the difference was significant. The higher attack percentage and stable first touch allowed the visitors to dictate the tempo, while Narbonne remained dependent on Czerwinski's individual performances.