DeLand, Fla. — Stetson men's basketball continues its season-opening road swing on Thursday, Nov. 12, traveling to Washington, D.C., to face Howard at Burr Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Stetson enters the matchup at 0-3 after opening the season with three consecutive road contests against Power Four opponents Clemson, South Carolina and West Virginia. The Hatters have shown flashes of their offensive potential throughout the opening stretch, including a strong second-half performance against Clemson in which they outscored the Tigers 48-36.
Collin Kuhl has led the way for Stetson, averaging 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game through the first three contests. The ASUN Preseason Player of the Year opened the season with 20 points against Clemson before adding 17 points and seven rebounds against South Carolina. He continued his consistent production against West Virginia with 12 points and a season-high nine rebounds. Kuhl is shooting 58.1 percent from the field to begin the campaign.
Magnus Entenmann has also made an immediate impact in the frontcourt, averaging 10.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Entenmann opened his Stetson career with a career-high 16 points against Clemson and followed with another productive performance against West Virginia, recording nine points and a season-best seven rebounds.
Sean Morgan provided a perimeter spark in the most recent outing, recording a career-high 15 points while knocking down five three-pointers against West Virginia.
Roman Miller has also contributed offensively, averaging 6.3 points per game and recording a season-high 11 points against South Carolina.
Thiago Sucatzky continues to direct the offense, leading the Hatters with 4.0 assists per game through the opening three contests.
As a team, the Hatters are averaging 60.0 points per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the field, 28.2 percent from three-point range and 53.1 percent from the free-throw line. Stetson is also averaging 27.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game while recording 4.7 steals and 3.3 blocks per contest.
Howard enters Thursday's matchup at 1-1 after splitting its first two games of the season. The Bison opened the year with a 72-62 loss at Yale before responding with a 94-83 road victory over Alcorn State. Howard will visit Penn on Monday before welcoming the Hatters to Washington, D.C.
The Bison have three players averaging double figures, led by Cedric Taylor III at 19.0 points per game. Cam Gillus follows with 16.5 points per contest, while James Brown adds 11.5 points per game. Taylor III has been particularly productive, recording 27 points and eight rebounds in the victory over Alcorn State. Gillus contributed 17 points in that contest, while Brown added 12 points and five rebounds.
As a team, Howard is averaging 78 points per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. The Bison are also averaging 37.5 rebounds, 12.5 assists and 7.5 steals per contest through their first two games.
Thursday's matchup marks the sixth all-time meeting between Stetson and Howard. The two teams met last season with the Hatters coming out on top 64-60 in DeLand.
Fans can watch Thursday's game on the MEAC Network, with live stats available at GoHatters.com. Follow Stetson Athletics on social media for the latest updates and coverage throughout the season.
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.
