Free Throw Shooting Bolsters Hatters Hot Start

Sunday's dramatic overtime victory over Weber State saw the Hatters rally from 10-down in the first half and from additional deficits in fourth quarter and overtime. A look at the final stat sheet shows the Wildcats having the advantage in field goals made (29-27), 3-pointers made (2-1), and rebounds (46-37). However, it was Stetson's 15-8 advantage from the free throw line that helped make the difference in the game. The Hatters also owned a 22-9 free throw advantage over Robert Morris in Friday's 66-60 win.

For the season, Stetson is shooting 78.9 percent from the free throw line, a mark that leads the ASUN and ranks 19th among all teams in the NCAA. Four different Hatters are currently shooting 80 percent or better, including Brianti Saunders (.917), Breana Bey (.862), McKenna Beach (.833), and Myka Johnson-Matthews (.800).

At 6-1, the Hatters are off to their best start in 16 years. Next, Stetson will visit Northern Kentucky (2-3) Wednesday morning in a local elementary school game for the Norse. Tip-off at the BB&T Center is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. with live coverage on WatchESPN and WSBB radio.

The two former ASUN foes met seven times between 2013-15, with the Hatters owning a 4-3 edge in the all-time series.

Live stats, the Stetson women's basketball twitter feed (@StetsonWBB), and the new HatCheck text messaging system will provide in-game updates as well.

One Block from 100
With 99 career blocked shots, junior Sarah Sagerer is one block shy of becoming the fifth player in school history with 100 career blocks.

All-Time Scoring List
With 1,571 career points, senior Brianti Saunders ranks second on Stetson's all-time scoring list. She trails Sasha Sims by 46 points for the all-time mark of 1,617.

More on Free Throws
Stetson is 5-0 this year and 20-1 dating back to last year when getting to the free throw line more than its opponent.

Third Quarter Success
Stetson is outscoring its opponents by 34 points (136-102) in third quarters this season.

Up Next
After a stop back in DeLand, the Hatters will travel to High Point for a 2 p.m. game on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

#2 McKenna Beach: G; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#23 Breana Bey: F; 5' 9"; Senior

#21 Myka Johnson-Matthews: G; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#1 Sarah Sagerer: F; 6' 3"; Junior

#10 Brianti Saunders: G; 5' 4"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#2 McKenna Beach
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: G

#23 Breana Bey
: 5' 9"; Senior
: F

#21 Myka Johnson-Matthews
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: G

#1 Sarah Sagerer
: 6' 3"; Junior
: F

#10 Brianti Saunders
: 5' 4"; Senior
: G

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Free Throw Shooting Bolsters Hatters Hot Start

Players Mentioned

#2 McKenna Beach

#23 Breana Bey

#21 Myka Johnson-Matthews

#1 Sarah Sagerer

#10 Brianti Saunders

Players Mentioned

#2 McKenna Beach

#23 Breana Bey

#21 Myka Johnson-Matthews

#1 Sarah Sagerer

#10 Brianti Saunders