After its defeat in Montpellier on Sunday (2-3), Tours reacted perfectly on the Nantes-Rezé floor, this Thursday, in an advanced match of the 22nd day of Ligue A (3-1; 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-19). The TVB consolidates its leading position in the regular season with a seven-point lead over its runner-up Montpellier, who has played one more game.
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Faced with their former coach Hubert Henno, the Tourangeaux were dominant throughout the game, apart from an air gap at the end of the second set. Aligned at the forefront, Pierre Derouillon was extremely effective (21 points, 19/31 attacks) while Kevin Tillie again delivered a top-flight performance (14 points including 3 counters and 1 ace).
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Before the other matches of the day which will take place on Friday and Saturday, Nantes-Rezé remains stuck in ninth place, just behind the last jump seat for the play-offs.
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