DELAND, Fla. — Stetson volleyball opens a four-match road swing this weekend with a pair of ASUN contests in Jacksonville. The Hatters visit North Florida at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, before taking on Jacksonville at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Scouting the Hatters
Stetson enters the weekend with a 4-12 overall record and a 0-5 mark in ASUN play.

Freshman Andrea Diaz Dominguez continues to lead the Hatters offensively in the early stages of her collegiate career. She has totaled 115 kills and 135.5 points while leading the team in kills, points and service aces. Diaz Dominguez has also recorded three double-doubles this season.

Jannelize Perez anchors the Stetson defense with 185 digs, averaging 3.78 digs per set.

At the net, freshman Sofia Torcello and senior Kayla Balfour have provided a strong presence. Balfour leads the team with 46 total blocks, while Torcello has recorded 37. Torcello opened her collegiate career with seven blocks against FIU and matched that total against Merrimack. Balfour recorded a season-high eight blocks against FIU and is averaging one block per set.

Vanessa Shevchenko and Maia Pou have shared setting responsibilities throughout the season. Shevchenko has totaled 240 assists, 104 digs and 58 kills, while Pou has contributed 175 assists and eight service aces. Pou recorded a career-high 25 assists in Stetson's win over Alabama State earlier this season.

As a team, Stetson has recorded 559 kills through 55 sets, averaging 10.2 kills per set while hitting .162. The Hatters are also averaging 9.5 assists, 14.4 digs and 1.9 blocks per set.

Scouting the Opponents

North Florida
North Florida enters Friday's matchup with a 9-7 overall record and a 2-2 mark in ASUN play after earning a 3-1 victory over Queens last week.

Kaili Doctor leads the Ospreys offensively with 247 kills, followed by Dakota Spurrier with 204. Sofia Dawson directs the North Florida offense with 627 assists, averaging nearly 10 assists per set.

Defensively, Emma Pohlmann leads the Ospreys with 220 digs, while Yarimar Francis Garay has recorded a team-high 64 blocks.

As a team, North Florida has totaled 803 kills while hitting .223. The Ospreys are averaging 12.8 kills, 11.7 assists, 14.0 digs and 1.8 blocks per set.

Jacksonville
Jacksonville enters the weekend with an 8-10 overall record and a 2-2 mark in ASUN play after earning a five-set victory over Queens.

Abbie Tuyo leads the Dolphins with 210 kills, followed by Jaylyn Tuiasosopo with 155. Emma Strain and Asa Nastase share setting duties, totaling 255 and 219 assists, respectively.

Tuiasosopo also leads Jacksonville defensively with 129 digs, while Tuyo and Elle Kennedy have each surpassed 100 digs. At the net, Addison Krieger leads the Dolphins with 61 blocks, followed by Haley Yount with 54.

As a team, Jacksonville has recorded 810 kills through 67 sets while hitting .238. The Dolphins are averaging 12.1 kills, 11.4 assists, 12.0 digs and 2.1 blocks per set.

Series History
Friday's matchup marks the 47th all-time meeting between Stetson and North Florida. The teams split their two meetings last season.

Saturday's contest will be the 99th meeting between Stetson and Jacksonville. The Hatters and Dolphins also split their matchups last season.

Fans can watch both matches on ESPN+, with live stats available at GoHatters.com. Follow Stetson Athletics on social media for the latest updates and coverage.

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.