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Women's Basketball Athletic Communications

Hatters, Eagles Set To Square Off in ASUN Semifinals

Teams Tip-Off 7 p.m. Wednesday at Alico Arena

Stetson Hatters (20-11) at FGCU Eagles (27-2)
Time  7:00 p.m. Wednesday
Place Alico Arena, Fort Myers, Fla.
Video Stream ESPN+
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Preview
Another chapter in the storied history of the Stetson – FGCU rivalry will be written Wednesday night when the Hatters and Eagles meet in the ASUN Conference semifinals in Fort Myers.  Tip-off at Alico Arena is set for 7 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN+.

The Hatters (20-11), the No. 3 seed in the East, have won four straight and 12 out of 13 to reach the ASUN semifinals for the eighth time in 12 years.

The Eagles (27-2) are the top seed in the tournament, the 20th-ranked team in the nation, and just one of five teams in the country with 27 or more wins on the season.

"It's a tough game for us, but we are used to it," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "They are a very, very good team. We have to come out, we have to play hard, we have to match their energy, and we've got to execute. We can't have a ton of turnovers against them.  We've got to get down and guard."

The teams split the regular season series, with each team winning on its opponent's home court.  FGCU defeated Stetson 78-41 on Jan. 19 in DeLand, and the Hatters defeated the Eagles 58-55 on Feb. 12 in Fort Myers.

FGCU was without their leading scorer Kierstan Bell (23.3 ppg) for that second meeting.  Bell returned on Feb. 24 and has played in the three games since.

"Obviously, having Kierstan back is very significant for them," Bria said. "She does great things for their team, but they're still a well-rounded team. You can't just lock in on her.  You have to look at them as a whole, which we do.

"This time of year, you just have to be able to play a complete game," Bria added.  "I don't think it's any one thing. You have to play a complete game. For us, I think we've gotten better, even since we've played here last time, so hopefully we continue to do that."

Over the past 14 years, Stetson and FGCU have locked horns 35 times, more than any other two teams in the ASUN Conference.

Several of those matchups came in big games. The teams have met four times for the ASUN Championship (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) and once previously in the ASUN semifinals (2016).  The teams have also played two winner take-all games for the ASUN regular season championship, back in 2014 (FGCU won) and 2017 (Stetson won), both of which were decided in overtime. 

While the Eagles hold a 30-5 lead in the all-time series, no other team has as many wins over FGCU as Stetson does. The Hatters are also the only Division I team to have defeated the Eagles twice at Alico Arena. DII Puerto Rico-Bayamon is the only other team to have done so, back in 2003 and 2004.

Wednesday's winner will advance to Saturday's ASUN Championship game to face the winner of the Jacksonville State-Liberty semifinal. If the Eagles win, FGCU would be the host. If the Hatters win, Stetson would travel to either Jacksonville State or Liberty.

Fan Bus
Stetson Athletics will provide a fan bus that will depart the Edmunds Center at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and will return Wednesday night after the game. Stetson will provide the transportation, tickets, water and snacks for those riding the bus. Those interested in attending should email zhurst@stetson.edu by 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. There is limited availability. 

Headlines
► After starting the season 8-10 and 1-4 in conference play, the Hatters have gone 12-1 over their past 13 games
► Stetson has hit the 20-win mark for the 10th time in school history
► Stetson's 20 victories this season is its most since winning 26 in 2016-17
► The Hatters opened the tournament with a 81-53 home win over Bellarmine 
► In the quarterfinals, a 12-0 fourth quarter run helped Stetson defeat North Alabama 64-53
► Stetson is looking to advance to the ASUN Championship for the first time since 2017 (and for the sixth time under head coach Lynn Bria)
► Tatiana Streun was named ASUN Newcomer of the Year and Second Team All-Conference
► Yazz Wazeerud-Din was named Second Team All-Conference for the second year in a row
► Alyssa Hargrove was named to the All-Freshman Team

When Last We Met
Head coach Lynn Bria won her 400th career game as Stetson upset 20th-ranked FGCU 58-55 Feb. 12 at Alico Arena. The Hatters won their seventh in a row while snapping FGCU's NCAA-leading 15-game overall win streak and 33-game conference win streak. Stetson trailed 46-40 entering the fourth quarter but outscored the Eagles 18-9 in the final frame to post its first-ever victory over a Top 25 opponent.

Team Defense
The Hatters have held 19 of their 31 opponents to under 60 points this season, and they are 17-2 in those games.  At 55.7 points allowed per game, Stetson's defense ranks second in the ASUN and 26th in the NCAA. The Hatters also rank 37th in the NCAA in field goal pct. defense (.365).

Streaking
►    Stetson has won 92 consecutive games when scoring 74 points or more
►    Stetson has won 16 straight games when holding opponents under 60 points
►    Stetson has won 15 straight games when leading at the half
►    Stetson has won 12 straight games when scoring 57 points or more

Top Two
Stetson (30 wins) and FGCU (28 wins) are the two winningest teams all-time in ASUN Championship history.

One More
In addition to the two wins at Alico Arena over FGCU, the Hatters also have one neutral site win, a 90-60 victory over USC Upstate in the 2014 ASUN semifinals.

Double-Double for Dublin
Graduate forwrd Ayanna Dublin registered her first double-double as a Hatter Sunday with an 18-point, 11-rebound effort in the quarterfinal win over North Alabama. She was 8-for-11 from the floor, 2-for-2 from the free throw line, and posted a +/- of +23.

Milestone Ahead
With her next 3-pointer, Yazz Wazeerud-Din will become the ninth player in school history with 100 3s, and the first since McKenna Beach in 2019.

Winning on the Road
The Hatters have already won 11 games on the road this season (away+neutral), good for third in the league behind FGCU (13) and Liberty (12).  It is Stetson's highest win total since winning 11 road games in the 2016-17 season.

The Head Coach
Head Coach Lynn Bria is in her 14th season with the Hatters and 27th season overall. The all-time winningest coach in program history, Bria holds a Stetson record of 252-189. She has 405 career victories.

By The Numbers
This season, Stetson is:
  • 15-0 when leading at the half
  • 18-0 when leading or tied after 3 quarters
  • 17-2 when holding opponents to under 60 points
  • 19-3 when having more points in the paint
  • 18-3 when outrebounding its opponent
 

About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program is driven by a shared purpose. It is what inspires, motivates and binds us together. More than a task, a reason for being. THE HATTER PURPOSE is to create and provide an experience of a lifetime through teamwork and relationships to achieve excellence. This purpose is achieved through five Core Values: Communication, Integrity, Excellence, Value People and Commitment. To learn more about the HATS program and our Core Values, visit GoHatters.com/HATS.

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Players Mentioned

Yazz Wazeerud-Din

#13 Yazz Wazeerud-Din

G
5' 11"
Senior
Alyssa Hargrove

#2 Alyssa Hargrove

G
5' 9"
Freshman
Ayanna Dublin

#12 Ayanna Dublin

F
5' 10"
Graduate Student
Tatiana Streun

#24 Tatiana Streun

F
6' 0"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Yazz Wazeerud-Din

#13 Yazz Wazeerud-Din

5' 11"
Senior
G
Alyssa Hargrove

#2 Alyssa Hargrove

5' 9"
Freshman
G
Ayanna Dublin

#12 Ayanna Dublin

5' 10"
Graduate Student
F
Tatiana Streun

#24 Tatiana Streun

6' 0"
Graduate Student
F