DELAND, Fla. — Stetson volleyball closes out its road swing with a pair of ASUN matchups this weekend, visiting Bellarmine at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, before taking on Lipscomb at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Scouting the Hatters
Stetson enters the weekend with a 4-14 overall record and a 0-7 mark in ASUN play. The Hatters pushed both North Florida and Jacksonville to five sets last weekend, coming up just short in each matchup.

Freshman Andrea Diaz Dominguez continues to lead the Hatters offensively in the early stages of her collegiate career. She has totaled 137 kills and 162.5 points while leading the team in kills, points and service aces. Diaz Dominguez has also recorded four double-doubles this season. Karsu Bayraktar has added 122 kills and recorded double-digit kills in each of her last three matches, including a career-high 18 against North Florida.

Jannelize Perez anchors the Stetson defense with 211 digs, averaging 3.58 digs per set. Perez and Vitoria Stedile have both ranked among the ASUN's top 10 in digs per set this season.

At the net, freshman Sofia Torcello and senior Kayla Balfour have provided a strong presence. Balfour leads the team with 60 total blocks, while Torcello has recorded 46. 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 just under one block per set.

Vanessa Shevchenko has directed the Hatters' offense in recent matches, totaling 319 assists, 118 digs and 64 kills this season. She has set career highs in assists in each of her last two matches, recording 35 against North Florida before finishing with 44 against Jacksonville.

As a team, Stetson has recorded 660 kills through 65 sets, averaging 10.2 kills per set while hitting .165. The Hatters are also averaging 9.5 assists, 14.4 digs and 2.0 blocks per set.

Scouting the Opponents
Bellarmine
Bellarmine enters Friday's matchup with a 9-9 overall record and a 3-4 mark in ASUN play after dropping matches to West Florida and Queens last weekend.

Mady Yaden leads the Knights offensively with 219 kills, followed by Natalie Bland with 206. Maddie Carnes directs the Bellarmine offense with 676 assists, averaging more than nine assists per set.

Defensively, Payton Parsons leads the Knights with 270 digs, while Mary Herman has recorded a team-high 70 blocks.

As a team, Bellarmine has totaled 875 kills while hitting .205. The Knights are averaging 12.0 kills, 10.9 assists, 13.7 digs and 1.8 blocks per set.

Lipscomb
Lipscomb enters the weekend with a 12-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in ASUN play. The Bisons swept Queens before falling in straight sets to West Florida last weekend.

Ella Durham leads Lipscomb with 220 kills, followed by Sydney Strenger with 173. Kelsey Schenck directs the offense with 674 assists, averaging more than 10 assists per set.

Grace Jones leads the Bisons defensively with 185 digs, followed by Schenck with 170 and Kenzie Kucks with 159. At the net, Strenger leads the team with 46 blocks, while Brooklyn Fuchs has added 40.

As a team, Lipscomb has recorded 846 kills through 63 sets while hitting .233. The Bisons are averaging 13.4 kills, 12.9 assists, 12.0 digs and 1.6 blocks per set.

Series History
Friday's matchup marks the seventh all-time meeting between Stetson and Bellarmine, with the Hatters holding a 4-2 advantage in the series.

Saturday's contest will be the 38th all-time meeting between Stetson and Lipscomb.

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.