Tigers Finish the League in 3rd Place

Zeren Spor 1 – Tigers 3

Tigers faced Zeren Spor away in the Vodafone Sultanlar League Play-Off 3rd Place Series – Game 2. The orange and white side secured a 3–1 victory with set scores of 26–24, 22–25, 25–21 and 25–17, finishing the league in 3rd place and earning the right to compete in the 2026–27 CEV Champions League.

Tigers secure the opening set

The match started with Ebrar Karakurt’s serve and quickly turned into a highly competitive battle. Although the home side managed to build a five-point lead, Tigers responded strongly with effective organization. The orange and white side refused to let the set slip away and claimed it 26–24, taking a 1–0 lead. Tigers recorded 6 block points in the first set.

Zeren levels the match

The second set also began with balanced rallies, but Zeren Spor managed to gain the upper hand. Despite Tigers closing the gap at times, their efforts were not enough, and they lost the set 25–22.

Tigers regain control

In the third set, Tigers took control of the game with strong attacking contributions from their hitters. Maintaining their momentum, the team secured the set 25–21, taking a 2–1 lead.
Ebrar Karakurt contributed 6 attack points in this set.

Strong finish seals the win

Tigers carried their momentum into the fourth set, building an eight-point lead toward the end. With key contributions from Jack-Kısal and solid team organization, Tigers dominated the set and won it 25–17, sealing a 3–1 victory.
Captain Simge Aköz’s reception also played an important role in this decisive stretch.

Tigers secure Champions League qualification

With this victory, Tigers finished the Vodafone Sultanlar League in 3rd place and earned direct qualification to the 2026–27 CEV Champions League.

Match highlights

• Magdalena Stysiak, Yaprak Erkek and Ebrar Karakurt each scored 15 points
• Sinead Jack-Kısal added 13 points
• Tigers recorded 15 block points and 5 aces

Match details

Zeren Spor – Tigers: 1–3

Venue: TVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall
Referees: Burhan İlhan, İbrahim Ünal

Zeren Spor:
Beyza, Marinov, Uzelac, Janset, Lazareva, Saliha, Özlem (L), Ceren (L), Şeyma, Kübra, Gatina

Tigers:
Ebrar, Rettke, Stysiak, Yaprak, Jack-Kısal, Dilay, Simge (L), Aybüke (L), Meliha, Smrek, Boden

Sets: 24–26, 25–22, 21–25, 17–25
Duration: 113 minutes (30, 30, 29, 24)