Volleyball: 2025 France Cup in Chartres, Mulhouse, Tourcoing
- Victories mark a year of redemption and northern dominance in French volleyball.
- MULHOUSE, France – mulhouse defeated Neptunes Nantes in four sets to win the French Women's Cup, avenging last year's final loss to Nantes.
- Enora Danard-Selosse, Mulhouse's setter, was named the match's Most Valuable Player.
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Mulhouse and Tourcoing Triumph in French Cup Finals
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Victories mark a year of redemption and northern dominance in French volleyball.
Mulhouse Women Secure French Cup Title
MULHOUSE, France – mulhouse defeated Neptunes Nantes in four sets to win the French Women’s Cup, avenging last year’s final loss to Nantes. The victory marks Mulhouse’s second cup title in its history.
Enora Danard-Selosse, Mulhouse’s setter, was named the match’s Most Valuable Player. Mulhouse demonstrated strength in service and blocking, proving decisive in key moments.
Nantes, with the return of American setter Ella Powell from injury, initially took the led in the first set, propelled by two aces from Laura Jansen.Mulhouse rallied, tying the score at 22-22, thanks to Jessica Kosonen’s strong serving. A critical block by Annayka Legros secured the first set for Mulhouse, 28-26.
The second set remained closely contested, with Nantes, led by Haylie Bennett’s 20 points, ultimately prevailing 25-22 to level the match. Mulhouse then took control in the third set, building a lead with blocks from Katelyn Evans and Legros.Reagan Rutherford, the match’s top scorer with 21 points, sealed the set for Mulhouse, 25-19.
Mulhouse carried its momentum into the fourth set,establishing an early lead.Despite a late surge from Nantes, Mulhouse held on to win the set 25-22 and the match. Legros secured the final point,capping a dominant performance.
Léa Soldner, Mulhouse’s captain, expressed her joy after the match, emphasizing the team’s year-long effort.the victory guarantees Mulhouse a spot in next season’s European Cup.
Tourcoing Claims Men’s French cup in Thrilling Final
TOURCOING, France – Tourcoing defeated Montpellier in a five-set battle to capture the French Men’s Cup. The victory marks Tourcoing’s second cup title, seven years after their first.
Amir Tizi Oualou, Tourcoing’s setter, was named MVP. The match, played before a crowd of 4,000, lived up to its billing as a closely contested final.
Montpellier, missing suspended player Dimitar Dimitrov, fought hard but ultimately fell short. Veikka Lindqvist, Dimitrov’s replacement, scored 14 points but struggled to make a decisive impact.
montpellier led in the first set but Tourcoing rallied to win 25-23. Montpellier then took the second set 25-22. Tourcoing seized control in the third, winning 25-22, fueled by Oualou’s remarkable play.
Montpellier forced a fifth set with a 25-22 victory in the fourth. However, tourcoing dominated the tiebreaker, securing a 15-9 victory and the cup title.
Tourcoing coach Dorian Rougeyron praised his team’s resilience and solidarity. The win secures Tourcoing a place in next season’s European Cup.