DELAND, Fla. — Stetson volleyball returns home this weekend for a pair of ASUN rematches, hosting Jacksonville on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. before welcoming North Florida on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m.

Scouting the Hatters
Stetson enters the weekend with a 4-16 overall record and a 0-9 mark in ASUN play. The Hatters will look to build on their previous matchups against both opponents, having pushed Jacksonville and North Florida to five sets earlier this season.

Freshman Andrea Diaz Dominguez continues to lead the Hatters offensively with 141 kills and 167.5 points. She leads the team in kills, points and service aces and has recorded four double-doubles this season. Karsu Bayraktar has added 135 kills, including a career-high 18 against North Florida earlier this season.

On the defensive end, Jannelize Perez leads the way with 225 digs, averaging 3.46 per set. Vitoria Stedile has contributed 156 digs and averages 2.57 per set. Both players rank among the ASUN's top 10 in digs per set.

At the net, freshman Sofia Torcello and senior Kayla Balfour have provided a consistent blocking presence. Balfour leads the Hatters with 68 total blocks, while Torcello has recorded 47. Balfour has also totaled at least four blocks in each of the last four matches.

Vanessa Shevchenko continues to direct the Stetson offense, totaling 351 assists, 126 digs and 70 kills this season. She recorded a career-high 44 assists against Jacksonville in the teams' first meeting.

As a team, Stetson has recorded 716 kills through 71 sets, averaging 10.1 kills per set. The Hatters are also averaging 9.4 assists, 14.3 digs and 2.0 blocks per set.

Scouting the Opponents
Jacksonville
Jacksonville enters Friday's matchup with a 10-12 overall record and a 4-4 mark in ASUN play. The Dolphins split their most recent weekend, falling to Queens in five sets before responding with a five-set victory over West Florida.

Abbie Tuyo leads Jacksonville with 263 kills, followed by Jaylyn Tuiasosopo with 213. Jade Cuya Cobos directs the Dolphins' offense with 350 assists, averaging more than five per set.
Defensively, Tuiasosopo leads the team with 169 digs, while Tuyo has added 163. At the net, Addison Krieger has recorded 90 blocks, tied for the conference lead.

Jacksonville has totaled 1,058 kills while hitting .232 as a team. The Dolphins average 12.2 kills, 11.4 assists, 12.6 digs and 2.1 blocks per set.

North Florida
North Florida enters the weekend with a 12-8 overall record and a 5-3 mark in ASUN play. The Ospreys also split their most recent weekend, dropping a five-set match to West Florida before earning a four-set victory over Queens.

Kaili Doctor leads North Florida with 321 kills, followed by Dakota Spurrier with 259. Sofia Dawson leads the Ospreys' offense with 819 assists, averaging more than 10 per set.

On defense, Emma Pohlmann leads the team with 295 digs. Spurrier has added 183, while Leah McDonald and Doctor have recorded 172 apiece. At the net, Yarimar Francis Garay leads North Florida with 90 blocks, while Haleina Bowers has contributed 52.

The Ospreys have totaled 1,038 kills through 80 sets while hitting .231. They average 13.0 kills, 12.0 assists, 14.7 digs and 2.1 blocks per set.

Series History
Friday's matchup marks the 100th all-time meeting between Stetson and Jacksonville. Sunday's contest will be the 48th meeting between the Hatters and North Florida.

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.