Denis Karyagin scored 11 points, but Banca Macerata Fisiomed MC lost as a guest to Virtus Aversa with 0:3 (25:21, 25:17, 25:18) in a match from the 10th round of the regular season in Serie A2 Credem Banca. Despite the defeat, the Bulgarian opposite hitter continues to be the highest-scoring player in the league, cementing his status as a leading figure in the championship.
Results from Round 10
Tinet Prata di Pordenone – Gruppo Consoli Sferc Brescia 3:0 (25:19, 25:21, 25:20)
Consar Ravenna – Sviluppo Sud Catania 3:0 (25:16, 25:19, 25:19)
Virtus Aversa – Banca Macerata Fisiomed MC 3:0 (25:21, 25:17, 25:18)
Essence Hotels Fano – Romeo Sorrento 0:3 (21:25, 19:25, 20:25)
Alva Inox 2 Emme Service Porto Viro – Prisma La Cascina Taranto 3:0 (26:24, 25:22, 25:21)
Campi Reali Cantù – Abba Pineto 1:3 (19:25, 25:23, 17:25, 17:25)
Rinascita Lagonegro – Emma Villas Codyeco Lupi Siena 3:1 (20:25, 25:23, 25:16, 25:17)
Karyagin – the leader of Serie A2
After the first ten rounds, Denis Karyagin leads the scoring charts with 201 points, being the only player to have crossed the 200-point mark so far.
| Pos. | Player | Team | Points | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Karyagin | Banca Macerata | 201 | 39 |
| 2 | Diego Cantagalli | Rinascita Lagonegro | 198 | 38 |
| 3 | Giulio Pinali | Porto Viro | 193 | 41 |
| 4 | Kelvin Arinze | Sviluppo Sud Catania | 190 | 38 |
| 5 | Gaetano Penna | Campi Reali Cantù | 176 | 39 |
Karyagin's lead is minimal but indicative – with fewer games played compared to some of his direct competitors, the Bulgarian maintains exceptionally high scoring efficiency. This speaks to stability in attack and a key role in Macerata's offensive model, regardless of the team's fluctuating results.
Individual best performances of the round
The top scorer in the 10th round was Paolo Luigi Di Silvestre with 24 points in Abba Pineto's away victory.
| Category | Player | Team | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Paolo Luigi Di Silvestre | Abba Pineto | 24 |
| Attack points | Paolo Luigi Di Silvestre | Abba Pineto | 19 |
| Service aces | Manuel Zlatanov | Consar Ravenna | 4 |
| Blocks | Giacomo Raffaelli | Rinascita Lagonegro | 5 |
| Blocks | Lorenzo Sperotto | Rinascita Lagonegro | 5 |
Di Silvestre dominates in attack, but Zlatanov's effectiveness from the serve, as well as Lagonegro's strong blocking game, also make an impression. The data clearly shows the variety of individual weapons in the championship, but in terms of pure scoring, Karyagin remains the benchmark.
Team 'top' metrics
| Element | Team | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | Porto Viro | 59.4% |
| Reception | Virtus Aversa | 37.2% |
| Blocks | Rinascita Lagonegro | 14 |
| Total points | Abba Pineto | 77 |
| Service aces | Consar Ravenna | 9 |
The statistics highlight the high pace and aggressive nature of Serie A2. Teams like Porto Viro and Pineto stand out for their efficiency and volume of points, while Aversa and Ravenna demonstrate reception stability and a strong serve – factors that often decide matches in three sets.
Despite the defeat in Aversa, Denis Karyagin continues to set the standards among scorers in Serie A2. With over 200 points after just ten rounds, the Bulgarian is not just a statistical leader, but also a key figure in the battle for individual accolades this season. If Macerata manages to stabilize its performance, Karyagin's form could also prove crucial for the team.
