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Hatters Open 2020-21 Season Monday

After several delays due to the pandemic, Stetson men's basketball finally opens the 2020-21 season, 7 p.m., Monday, when the Hatters welcome Emmanuel (Ga.) College to Edmunds Center. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
Monday's game is the first of 24 games currently scheduled in the COVID-shortened season. After Monday, Stetson won't return home until Dec. 10.
 
Second-year head coach Donnie Jones returns four starters from last year, including preseason ASUN all-conference selections Rob Perry and Mahamdou Diawara. The sophomore duo combined to average 27.6 points and grab 11.6 rebounds a year ago. Perry led the Hatters in scoring (15.1) and topped the ASUN in 3-pint percentage (.426) while Diawara was among the top big men in the league with a team-best 6.5 rebounds per game.
 
For Emmanuel, Monday's game will also serve as their season opener. An NCAA Division II program located in Franklin Springs, Ga., the Lions are members of Conference Carolinas.
 
As a reminder, fans are not currently permitted to attend home games. Despite this, fans will still have plenty of ways to follow the Hatters, both at home and on the road:
 
  • All home games and all ASUN Conference road games will be available on ESPN+. Click here to subscribe.
  • Live stats will also be available for all home games at GoHatters.com/stats
  • Select road games will be available on various television and digital platforms. Information on those games and how to watch will be announced at a later date.
  • Fans can also follow the respective Twitter accounts for both teams for in-game updates, video clips, graphics and information (@StetsonMBB, @StetsonWBB)
  • For game previews, postgame recaps, reaction and photos, fans can visit GoHatters.com
 
News & Notes
  • The Hatters return 78 percent of their offense from last season and 79 percent of their rebounding from last season
  • Stetson's 16 wins last season were its most since the 2008-9 season (16)
  • The Hatters showed a 9-win improvement last season, the most by a program with a first-year head coach
  • Stetson was picked to finish dead last in the ASUN preseason poll a year ago but instead finished tied for third
  • All home games and road ASUN Conference games will be streamed live on ESPN+, while Stetson's game at Florida will be carried live on the SEC Network. Games with Miami and USF are also expected to be televised or streamed on a national platform.
 
Under the Hat
  • Stetson opens its 108th season of intercollegiate basketball on Monday when the Hatters host Emmanuel College
  • Emmanuel is an NCAA Division II member and competes in Conference Carolinas. It is located in Franklin Springs, Ga.
  • Tonight's game is the first meeting between Stetson and Emmanuel College
  • Head coach Donnie Jones begins his second season with the Hatters tonight. He led Stetson to a 16-17 record last season and an unexpected third place finish in the ASUN Conference. The 16 wins were the most for the Haters in 12 years.
  • Stetson is 18-0 when opening the season at Edmunds Center. Last season, the Hatters opened the season at home with an 84-26 win against Trinity Baptist.
  • Tonight's game is the first of 13 home games this season.
  • All 24 games will be either televised or streamed on a national streaming platform this season. Friday's game at Miami will be streamed on ACC Network Extra, while Sunday's game at Florida will be televised on the SEC Network. The other 23 games will stream on ESPN+.
  • This is Stetson's latest season-opening game since the Hatters opened the 1992-93 season on Dec. 1 of that year at Florida (a 72-60 Gators win)
 
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

Rob Perry

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6' 4"
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Players Mentioned

Rob Perry

#2 Rob Perry

6' 4"
Sophomore
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