Hatters Clash With FGCU Saturday

Matchup features the ASUN's two top defensive teams

FGCU Eagles (20-4, 11-0 ASUN) at Stetson Hatters (13-11, 8-2 ASUN)
Saturday | 1 p.m.
Edmunds Center | DeLand, Fla.
Tickets | GoHatters.com/tix
Live Video | ESPN+
Live Stats | GoHatters.com/stats
Twitter | @StetsonWBB
Text Alerts | HatCheck
PDF NOTES | Stetson
ASUN Standings | ASUN

Two of the hottest teams in the ASUN Conference square off Saturday when the Stetson Hatters host the FGCU Eagles. Tip-off at the Edmunds Center is set for 1 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN+.

The Hatters (13-11, 8-2) have won six straight and 12 out of 15 heading into Saturday's showdown with the first-place Eagles (20-4, 11-0). FGCU has won 11 in row overall and 18 straight games against ASUN opponents dating back to last year.

"FGCU will be our biggest test yet, but our mindset is in a really good spot right now," junior Addi Walters said. "We need to focus on our team defense and respond to any Eagle runs."

FGCU and Stetson rank as the top two defensive teams in the league, with both squads averaging under 60 points-per-game allowed.

"We obviously have to play well on both ends, but I have always said you have to find a way to score against them," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "Certainly taking care of the basketball is going to be a big key to the game. We have done a better job of that of late, but you still have to find a way to score."

The Hatters are allowing just 54.0 points-per-game during their win streak, including a 46-point defensive effort in Tuesday's 54-46 victory over the Dolphins. Stetson is tied with North Alabama for second place in the ASUN standings, just two games back of FGCU with two head-to-head games remaining. The teams will meet again on March 5 in Fort Myers.

The Eagles, meanwhile, are holding ASUN opponents to just 50.2 ppg. FGCU is coming off a 61-42 win over NJIT Tuesday at Alico Arena. Offensively, the Eagles average 10.9 3-pointers and 77.3 points-per-game.

"We have to match their effort and energy, but we can't try and play their style of play," Bria said. "We have to play our tempo and execute our defense and our offense."

Tickets start at just $7 for general admission and can be purchased online or at the Edmunds Center box office. Stetson students, faculty and staff are admitted free with an ID.

Stetson SAAC will be collecting diapers, wipes, and other infant and toddler supplies during Saturday's basketball doubleheader. Donations will benefit the families served by The Neighborhood Center in DeLand.

In addition to the ESPN+ broadcast, live stats, the Stetson women's basketball twitter feed, and the HatCheck text messaging service will provide live updates as well.

Home Cooking
The Hatters are 10-2 at the Edmunds Center this season, they have won six straight and are averaging 68.4 points-per-game at home. Opponents are averaging just 54.4 points-per-game. The Hatters are 106-18 (.855) over their past 124 home games.

This season, the Hatters are:
12-1 when scoring 60 points or more
11-2 when leading at the half
10-0 when leading after three quarters
13-3 when shooting over 40 percent

Streaking

McKenna Beach has scored in double figures in 11 straight games (16.5 ppg)
Day'Neshia Banks has scored in double figures in eight straight games (15.6ppg)
Addi Walters has hit three or more 3-pointers in six straight games
Megan Vincent has made 15 of her last 16 field goal attempts (.938) over the last nine quarters

Miscellaneous

Stetson has three second half comebacks in the last six games
The Hatters lead the ASUN in free throw pct. (.730), field goal pct. defense (.372) and blocks (4.2).
McKenna Beach has played four consecutive 40-minute games
Megan Vincent leads the league in blocks in all games (44) and in ASUN games (23)
Addi Walters leads the league with 30 3-pointers in ASUN play

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

#00 Day'Neshia Banks: F; 5' 10"; Sophomore

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

#23 Megan Vincent: F; 6' 4"; Sophomore

#11 Addi Walters: G; 5' 9"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#00 Day'Neshia Banks
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: F

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

#23 Megan Vincent
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: F

#11 Addi Walters
: 5' 9"; Junior
: G

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Hatters Clash With FGCU Saturday

Matchup features the ASUN's two top defensive teams

Players Mentioned

#00 Day'Neshia Banks

#2 McKenna Beach

#23 Megan Vincent

#11 Addi Walters

Players Mentioned

#00 Day'Neshia Banks

#2 McKenna Beach

#23 Megan Vincent

#11 Addi Walters