JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Stetson battled throughout Thursday night's matchup with North Florida but came up short in a 1-0 loss. The Hatters put four of their eight shots on goal, while
Danica Wittmann recorded nine saves in 90 minutes.
Wittmann helped keep the match scoreless early, turning away attempts from Paige McSwigan and Zoe Looker. On the attacking end,
Ava McKay,
Stella Comana and
Eva McCoy each put a shot on target, but North Florida goalkeeper Sofia Miliancano made the saves. The Ospreys scored at 34:51 to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
The Hatters continued to search for an equalizer in the second half, generating an attacking push between the 57th and 64th minutes.
Victoria Wunderlich,
Julianna Liguori and McKay helped create four shots and a corner kick during the stretch, but Stetson couldn't find the net. Wittmann added four saves after halftime, including stops in the 75th and 83rd minutes, as the Hatters continued to battle until the final whistle.
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Stetson closes out its road schedule on Sunday, Oct. 25, against Jacksonville at Southern Oak Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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.
