DELAND, Fla. — After anchoring a lockdown Stetson defense throughout postseason play, graduate goalkeeper Nicolò Radaelli and graduate defender Giuseppe Croce have been named to the ASUN All-Tournament Team, the league announced Saturday night.
The veteran pairing played a defining role in the Hatters' 2-1 comeback win over Central Arkansas in the ASUN Quarterfinals. After conceding an early ninth-minute goal, Stetson tightened defensively and held the Bears scoreless the rest of the way. Croce delivered a steady 90-minute performance, while Radaelli made four saves to help secure the win.
Their impact only grew in the ASUN Semifinals against top-seeded North Florida, where the Hatters turned in one of their best defensive efforts of the season. Croce logged the full 110 minutes, and Radaelli recorded three more saves to complete a shutout in a scoreless draw, though the Ospreys advanced 4-3 in the deciding penalty shootout. With seven saves across the tournament, Radaelli helped limit opponents to just one total goal in postseason play.
The semifinal clean sheet also marked the 10th of Radaelli's career, tying him for third-most in program history.
All-Tournament Team
Anton Khelil, North Florida
Rentaro Miyakawa, North Florida
Tyler Prebenda, North Florida
Paul Schacherer, North Florida
Rhys Davies, Bellarmine
Jackson Marks, Bellarmine
Johan Nissen-Lie, Bellarmine
Juan Pablo Gonzalez Jacksonville
Christian Sekanina, Jacksonville
Giuseppe Croce, Stetson
Nicolo Radaelli, Stetson
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.
