The Hatters will travel to Miami this weekend for the 305 Challenge. Stetson will start off the weekend facing Indiana and Florida International on Friday September 15 at 11am and 7pm respectively. The Hatters will end the tournament playing against Miami on Saturday September 16 at 11am.
 
History
Stetson has played against Indiana once. That matchup occurred on September 20, 2019 where the Hatters fell 1-3. Stetson and Florida International have played 16 times. The teams first played back on September 8, 1994 and their last matchup occurred on September 6, 2019. The Hatters have also only played the Hurricanes one time back on September 25, 2002.
 
Scouting the Hatters
The Hatters will go into the weekend with a 5-4 record coming off a weekend where they didn't play their best volleyball. Even after an off weekend the Hatters are still ranked top 50 in the NCAA in two statistic categories. They rank 22^nd in Team Attacks per Set with 37.17 and 17^th in Digs per Set with 17.1. Haruka Sugimoto is tied for 32^nd in the NCAA in Digs per Set as she leads the Hatters with 148 digs. Anabelle Standish leads the team with 113 kills while also tallying 127 points. Nyah Molina continues to increase her team lead in assists as she has recorded 248. Sophia Groom has increased her total blocks to 23 as she leads the Hatters in that category.
 
Scouting the Opponents
Indiana comes into the weekend with a on a three game winstreak with victories over Valparaiso, Lindenwood, and Austin Peay. The Hoosiers have a 6-3 overall record so far this season. Mady Saris leads the team with 94 kills while three other teammates also have recorded over 50 kills. Camryn Haworth leads the Hoosiers with 279 assists and 18 service aces. Ramsey Gary leads the team with 110 digs while Morgan Geddes leads in total blocks.
 
The Panthers have started off the season with a 2-8 record. Jade Sadeiko leads the team with 96 kills followed by Mackenzie Morgan who has 76. Gianna Tagoa'I leads the team with 175 assists followed by Savannah Cook who has tallied 109. Amber Beal leads the Panthers with 25 kills and Travel Morris leads the team in total blocks.
 
The Hurricanes have started out the season with a 5-2 record beating Arizona their last time on the court. Flomarie Heredia Colon leads the team with 75 kills followed closely behind by Angela Grieve with 74. Savannah Vach leads the Hurricanes with 266 assists. Naylani leads the team in digs with 68 as Janice Leao leads the team in total blocks with 20.
 
Up Next
The Hatters will have their home opener against North Florida at 6pm against North Florida.

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