JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Stetson Men's Soccer will look to bounce back on Saturday night when the Hatters travel north to face the Jacksonville Dolphins at Southern Oak Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
The Hatters (4-6-1, 1-1-1 ASUN) are coming off their first conference loss since October 2023, falling 3-0 at North Florida last weekend. Through 11 matches, Stetson has totaled 16 goals on 115 shots, led by junior forward Zsombor Pall, who has scored three times this season. Israel Daniels and Andres Freire have each netted a pair of goals—both coming in single-game braces—while Freire leads the team with 19 total shots and nine on target.
Nine different Hatters have found the back of the net this season, including Dominik Topolsky, Valentin Fontaine, and Daniel Makowem, who have all scored during conference play. In goal, graduate keeper Nicolo Radaelli has started all 10 matches, tallying 33 saves on 133 shots faced while recording two shutouts.
The Dolphins (3-6-3, 0-1-2 ASUN) enter the match still seeking their first conference win after battling to a pair of draws in league play. Offensively, Jacksonville has scored 19 goals on 143 shots while allowing 14. Nicolas Aanensen Karlsen, Juan Pablo Gonzalez, and Matias Tobon share the team lead with three goals and one assist apiece. Goalkeeper Christian Sekanina has started eight matches, posting a 3-3-2 record with three clean sheets and 24 saves on 75 shots faced.
In the all-time series, Stetson holds a narrow 10-9-7 advantage, including a 7-7-7 mark in conference play. The teams have finished in scoreless draws in each of their last two meetings, most recently on October 4 in DeLand. The Hatters are 3-4-4 when playing the Dolphins in Jacksonville.
While the match will not be streamed on ESPN+, live stats will be available at GoHatters.com.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
