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Charlotte Earnhart 2017
Steve Simoneau

Volleyball Athletic Communications

Hatters Begin Stretch Run at USC Upstate and NJIT

Charlotte Earnhart leads the team in service aces

DeLand, Fla. – With just four matches remaining in the regular season, the Stetson volleyball team will look to make a postseason push this weekend as the Hatters travel to face USC Upstate and NJIT.  

The Hatters (3-19, 2-8 ASUN) currently sit in seventh place in the ASUN standings, one game behind the Spartans (7-17, 3-7).  Stetson defeated USC Upstate 3-1 in DeLand earlier this season, and win over the Spartans Friday would give the Hatters the head-to-head tiebreaker.

"I think we are all aware of how important these two games are coming up," Stetson head coach Yang Deng said.  "As coaches, we are still talking to them about the importance of focusing on the small things instead of just the big picture.  We can only control what's in front of us.  We just had our best practice in a while.  It is hard when you are not having success in terms of wins and losses, but we try to focus on the process and keep improving every day."

Friday's match in Spartanburg will start on 6 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN3.

On Sunday, the Hatters will travel to Newark, N.J. to face the Highlighanders (11-16, 1-9).  Stetson defeated NJIT 3-2 in DeLand on Oct. 6.  Sunday's match will start at 1 p.m. will a live video stream at NJITHighlanders.com.

In addition to the broadcasts, live stats, the Stetson volleyball twitter feed, and the HatCheck text messaging service will provide live updates as well.

Blocking Leader
Hao Jin leads the ASUN in blocks-per-set (1.10).  She had 10 blocks last weekend vs. Jacksonville and five more vs. UNF.  In ASUN play, she leads the league with a 1.35 blocks-per-set average.  

Double-Doubles
Naina Ivanova has 11 assist-dig double-doubles and has started every match at setter.  She ranks fifth in the ASUN in assists (8.14).

From the Serving Line
Charlotte Earnhart served a career-high five aces at Jacksonville.    She leads the team with 19 aces this season, including 12 in ASUN play.

ASUN Rankings
Stetson ranks third in the league with a 2.11 blocks-per-set average.  In ASUN play, the Hatters average 2.32 blocks-per-set, second in the league.  The Hatters also currently rank second in the league with a 15.8 digs-per-set average.  

Miscellaneous
The Hatters have won at least one set in 15 of 22 matches this season ... Anna Bezhan has recorded double digits in digs in six of her last seven matches ... Chelcie Spence has recorded double digits in digs in 16 of her last 17 matches ... Shelby Connors (361 blocks) needs two more blocks to move to sixth all-time in school history.

About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
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Players Mentioned

Anna Bezhan

#7 Anna Bezhan

OH
5' 10"
Junior
Shelby Connors

#11 Shelby Connors

MB
6' 2"
Senior
Charlotte Earnhart

#10 Charlotte Earnhart

OH/RS
5' 10"
Junior
Hao Jin

#22 Hao Jin

MB
6' 2"
Junior
Naina Ivanova

#12 Naina Ivanova

L/S
5' 10"
Freshman
Chelcie Spence

#6 Chelcie Spence

DS
5' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Anna Bezhan

#7 Anna Bezhan

5' 10"
Junior
OH
Shelby Connors

#11 Shelby Connors

6' 2"
Senior
MB
Charlotte Earnhart

#10 Charlotte Earnhart

5' 10"
Junior
OH/RS
Hao Jin

#22 Hao Jin

6' 2"
Junior
MB
Naina Ivanova

#12 Naina Ivanova

5' 10"
Freshman
L/S
Chelcie Spence

#6 Chelcie Spence

5' 2"
Freshman
DS