Hatters Host FGCU in Saturday ASUN Battle

After nearly a week off, Stetson men's basketball returns to action when the Hatters host FGCU in an ASUN Conference showdown, 4 p.m., Saturday, at Edmunds Center. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

The Hatters (7-10 overall, 1-1 ASUN) split their opening conference games last weekend, winning at Kennesaw State (57-54) but falling at home to Lipscomb (66-63). In Saturday's win at Kennesaw State, freshmen Mahamadou Diawara and Rob Perry combined for 31 points and 13 rebounds.

Though certainly glad to be back home, the Hatters are looking to gain some momentum at Edmunds Center. Stetson has lost its last three homes games and owns just a 3-4 overall record in their home arena. The Hatters have lost three of those games by a total of 13 points.

FGCU (4-14, 1-2) comes into Saturday's game following an 89-74 loss on Thursday at North Florida. Caleb Catto led the Eagles with 16 points.

About the Game
•Saturday's game is the 29th meeting between Stetson and FGCU, with the Eagles holding a 20-8 advantage in the all-time series
•Stetson has won 2 of the last 4 games with FGCU at Edmunds Center including a 67-55 win last year
•This will be the first game for Stetson head coach Donnie Jones against FGCU
•A win gives Stetson its second 2-1 start to conference play in the last three years
•The Hatters are looking to break a three-game home losing streak. Stetson's last home victory was a 72-67 win over Bethune-Cookman on Dec. 3.
•Despite their struggles at home, the Hatters have become a solid road team, winning four games away from Edmunds center one year after to failing to win any road games
•With 39 three-pointers this season, Rob Perry is sixth in Stetson history among freshmen. He is 23 shy of breaking Derrick DeWitt's school freshman record of 61 set during the 1999-2000 campaign.

Up Next
The Hatters visit North Alabama, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Mahamadou Diawara: F/C; 6' 10"; Freshman

#2 Rob Perry: G; 6' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#15 Mahamadou Diawara
: 6' 10"; Freshman
: F/C

#2 Rob Perry
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: G

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Hatters Host FGCU in Saturday ASUN Battle

Players Mentioned

#15 Mahamadou Diawara

#2 Rob Perry

Players Mentioned

#15 Mahamadou Diawara

#2 Rob Perry