DELAND, Fla. — Stetson women's tennis returns home to host the Stetson Invite for the eighth consecutive year, welcoming Southern Miss, Florida A&M, Embry-Riddle, Lynn and Bethune-Cookman for three days of competition beginning Friday, Oct. 30.
The Hatters enter the weekend following a productive outing at the Georgia Southern Fall Shootout, where Stetson recorded multiple victories in both singles and doubles. Alissia Kivi led the way with an undefeated 3-0 record in singles, while Camila Maldonado Gutierrez, Lena Karolina Hornecka and Yuki Mizuguchi each earned two singles victories.
Stetson also found success in doubles play, with Kivi and Mizuguchi combining for three wins. Hornecka and Maldonado Gutierrez added two victories as the Hatters continued to build chemistry across their doubles lineups.
The Hatters open the Stetson Invite Friday at 9 a.m. against Embry-Riddle before returning to the courts at 1:30 p.m. to face Lynn. Stetson will continue Saturday against Bethune-Cookman at 9 a.m. before closing out the tournament Sunday with an 8:30 a.m. matchup against Southern Miss.
Stetson Invite Schedule
Friday, Oct. 30
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9 a.m. — Southern Miss vs. Florida A&M
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9 a.m. — Embry-Riddle vs. Stetson
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1:30 p.m. — Stetson vs. Lynn
Saturday, Oct. 31
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9 a.m. — Southern Miss vs. Embry-Riddle
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9 a.m. — Stetson vs. Bethune-Cookman
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1:30 p.m. — Lynn vs. Florida A&M
Sunday, Nov. 1
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.
