Alex Nikolov with 7 points in Lube's loss in Trento – the 'white giants' with their backs against the wall before Match 4 of the Scudetto final🏐

Bulgarian star Alex Nikolov scored 7 points for Cucine Lube Civitanova in the third match of the SuperLega final series, but it wasn't enough – his team lost without a chance against Itas Trentino 0:3 (22:25, 18:25, 18:25) at ilT quotidiano Arena in front of 4000 spectators in Trento. 📉

After the match, Lube is now trailing 1-2 in the best-of-five series, and the next clash – on May 7th inEurosuole Forum– will be crucial. Only a victory will keep their title hopes alive and lead to a decisive fifth match over the weekend, again in Trento.

🔹Giampaolo Medei's formation had serious personnel problems– outside hitter Botolo played for barely more than a set due to gastrointestinal issues, which limited the visitors' rotations. Nikolov encountered the well-organized block of the hosts, who finished with 8 successful blocks against 4 for Lube.

🏐Rychlicki was named MVP of the matchwith 16 points. He was supported by Michieletto and Lavia with 12 points each, while for Lube, only Adis Lagumdzija surpassed the 10-point mark with 11 points.