DELAND, Fla. — Stetson came up just short against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night, falling 3-2 at the Stetson Athletic Training Center.
The Hatters held a 9-6 advantage in shots and put five attempts on target, but the Owls made the most of their opportunities, scoring three times on four shots on goal. After being held scoreless in the opening half, Stetson mounted a late push behind a breakout performance from Xavier Manning, who scored the first two goals of his collegiate career to record his first career brace.
Manning accounted for both Stetson goals on just two shots, putting both attempts on target. His first brought the Hatters onto the board late in the second half before he struck again with 2:51 remaining, finishing off a feed from Zsombor Pall to pull Stetson within one. Pall recorded an assist on the goal, while Andre Casas matched the team high with two shots and placed one on target.
The loss snapped Stetson's three-match winning streak and moved the Hatters to 5-7-2 overall while remaining 3-3-0 in ASUN play. Florida Atlantic improved to 4-1-6 overall and 1-1-2 in American Conference action.
Stetson will remain home for Senior Night on Friday, when the Hatters welcome Florida Poly to the Athletic Training Center. The Hatters will then return to ASUN play with a trip to Fort Myers to face FGCU on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Pickering Field.
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.
