RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Stetson Hatters faced a tough challenge on Wednesday night, falling 4-0 to No. 5 NC State at Dail Soccer Stadium.
The Wolfpack (4-0-1) showed their quality throughout, striking twice in each half while limiting the Hatters' attacking chances. Stetson (1-4-0) put two shots on frame, with efforts from Maurice Hauser and Mauricio Restrepo, but was unable to break through against a disciplined NC State back line that secured its fifth consecutive shutout.
Graduate goalkeeper Nicolò Radaelli finished with three saves while facing 15 shots in 76 minutes of action before Maxwell Bennett came on to close out the match, adding one save without conceding.
The Hatters now turn their attention to a midweek road trip to the nation's capital, visiting George Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1:00 p.m. The match will be played at GW Soccer Field in Washington, D.C.
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.
