30th Annual Hatter Classic Tips Off Wednesday

Lynn Bria Approaching Program Wins Record

Back home at the Edmunds Center for the first time in three weeks, Stetson will host the 30th Annual Hatter Classic this Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Bethune-Cookman, Richmond, and Texas State will travel to DeLand to compete in the two-day event. The Hatters will play at 1 p.m. each day with live coverage on ESPN3 and WSBB radio.

Here is the Hatter Classic Schedule:

Wednesday, December 20
1 p.m. – Stetson vs. Richmond (ESPN3/WSBB)
3 p.m. – Texas State vs. Bethune-Cookman

Thursday, December 21
1 p.m. – Stetson vs. Texas State (ESPN3/WSBB)
3 p.m. – Richmond vs. Bethune-Cookman

Stetson (6-6) is coming off a hard-fought 66-58 setback to Western Kentucky on Sunday. Brittney Chambers and Kennedi Colclough each scored 16 points for the Hatters, while freshman Shania Meertens netted a season-high 12. Chambers has scored in double figures in all 12 games this season.

The Hatters are 4-1 at home this season and have outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points-per-game. Overall, Stetson is 44-5 (.898) over its past 49 non-conference home games.

Head coach Lynn Bria has won 183 games at Stetson and is just one victory shy of tying Dee Romine for the school record. Romine won 184 games in her 15 seasons at the helm of the Hatter program from 1993-2008.

Richmond (5-6) will be returning to action after a long lay-off. The Spiders have not played since Dec. 6. Texas State (7-2) is coming off a 73-41 win over Sam Houston State on Sunday. Bethune-Cookman (6-3) fell to Jacksonville 68-58 also on Sunday.

Single-day passes are on sale and start at just $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online through the Hatter Ticket Office webpage or at the Edmunds Center box office. For more information, visit the Tournament Central webpage.

The two Stetson games will be broadcast live by ESPN3 with Evan Weston and DeAsia Beal calling the action. Luke Mauro will have the call on WSBB AM1230, AM1490, and online at myam1230.com. Live stats, the Stetson women's basketball twitter feed (@StetsonWBB), and the HatCheck text messaging system will have live updates as well.

All-Time Series
Richmond is 2-0 all-time vs. Stetson. Stetson is 2-0 all-time vs. Texas State.

Hatter Classic Success
Stetson is 12-2 in its last 14 Hatter Classic games, winning the title five times in the past seven years.

Free Throw Shooting
Stetson is shooting a conference-best .790 from the free throw line, a mark that also ranks 13th overall in the NCAA.

Up Next
Stetson will compete at the FAU Holiday Classic on Dec. 29-30 in Boca Raton, Fla.

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

#30 Brittney Chambers: G; 5' 6"; Senior

#24 Kennedi Colclough: F; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#31 Shania Meertens: G; 5' 8"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#30 Brittney Chambers
: 5' 6"; Senior
: G

#24 Kennedi Colclough
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: F

#31 Shania Meertens
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: G

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30th Annual Hatter Classic Tips Off Wednesday

Lynn Bria Approaching Program Wins Record

Players Mentioned

#30 Brittney Chambers

#24 Kennedi Colclough

#31 Shania Meertens

Players Mentioned

#30 Brittney Chambers

#24 Kennedi Colclough

#31 Shania Meertens