The Stetson Hatters return home for the Holiday Hoops Classic, welcoming William & Mary and Stonehill for a festive two-day tournament at Insight Credit Union Arena at the Edmunds Center. Friday's action tips off at 11 a.m. against William & Mary, followed by Saturday's matchup with Stonehill, also at 11 a.m. These will be the Hatters' final home games before ASUN Conference play begins on January 1.
Stetson (6-2) comes off an exciting 70-67 road win over crosstown rival UCF, highlighted by Cameron Thomas' career-high 35 points. The Hatters have now won four straight and are averaging 78.1 points per game on 45.5% shooting, including 38.9% from three-point range. Stetson also outrebounds opponents 41.4 to 35.8 per game and is led offensively by Thomas (19.8 ppg) and Mary McMillan (13.9 ppg, conference-leading 39 assists). Aleah Sorrentino anchors the boards with 8.1 rebounds per game while contributing 9.6 points.
The Hatters will face William & Mary for the first time on Friday at 11 a.m. The Tribe (5-4) come in on a four-game winning streak, including a 67-64 victory over Wake Forest on Dec. 3. Selected sixth in the CAA Preseason Coaches' Poll, W&M is led by junior guard Cassidy Geddos, who averages 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 24 assists. Natalie Fox adds 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and a team-high 10 blocks, while junior guard Monet Dance contributes 10.2 points per game. The Tribe averages 63.4 points per game on 39.6% shooting, with a 34.3 to 36.9 rebounding margin.
On Saturday at 11 a.m., the Hatters face the Stonehill Skyhawks, also for the first time. Stonehill enters 3-5 after a 17-16 season last year that included a NEC Finals appearance and WNIT berth. Projected second in the NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Skyhawks have dropped their last four games, most recently a 63-51 loss at Providence. Junior guard Brooke Paquette leads the team with 12.4 points, 23 assists, and 17 steals, while freshman center Reese Roggenburk contributes 7.5 rebounds per game off the bench. Stonehill averages 58.5 points on 36.9% shooting, with nearly even rebounding margins (38.1–38.3).
Both Stetson matchups will stream live on ESPN+, with live stats available on the Stetson Women's Basketball schedule page. Non-Stetson games are slated for 1:15 p.m. following the Hatters' contests and will not be streamed. Fans can stay up to date with all things Stetson WBB by following the team on social media and 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.
