DELAND, Fla. – Stetson volleyball closes out the 2026 season on Saturday, Nov. 14, welcoming FGCU to Insight Credit Union Arena at the Edmunds Center for a 6 p.m. matchup. The Hatters will also recognize their seniors during a pregame Senior Day ceremony, celebrating their contributions to the program.

Scouting the Hatters
Stetson enters the season finale at 5-19 overall and 1-12 in ASUN play following its final road trip of the season.

Andrea Diaz Dominguez has led the Hatters offensively throughout the season, recording a team-high 175 kills while adding 229 digs and 20 service aces. Karsu Bayraktar follows with 152 kills, while Kayla Balfour has contributed 128 kills and a team-best 87 total blocks. Balfour has also maintained a .268 hitting percentage and ranks among the conference's top blockers.

Defensively, Jannelize Perez leads Stetson with 270 digs, followed by Diaz Dominguez with 229 and Vitoria Stedile with 219. Perez has averaged 3.33 digs per set, while Stedile has averaged 3.08. At the net, Sofia Torcello has added 66 total blocks, giving the Hatters another strong defensive presence alongside Balfour.

As a team, Stetson has recorded 890 kills, 837 assists and 1,285 digs through 87 sets, averaging 10.2 kills, 9.6 assists and 14.8 digs per set. The Hatters have also totaled 184 blocks, averaging 2.1 per set.

Scouting the Eagles
FGCU enters Saturday at 12-11 overall and 9-4 in conference play, having won four consecutive matches. The Eagles closed out their regular-season road schedule with a five-set victory over Queens on Nov. 8, extending their winning streak heading into the matchup with Stetson.

Maju Hildebrand leads the Eagles with 265 kills, followed by Julija Grubisic Cabo with 254 and Katie Gielas with 195. Grubisic Cabo has also been a strong presence from the service line, leading the team with 36 service aces. Dinara Sabitova directs the offense with 577 assists, while Anna Marzella leads the defensive effort with 311 digs.

At the net, Abby Toeniskoetter leads FGCU with 97 total blocks, while Amany Kuwa has added 78. As a team, the Eagles have totaled 1,169 kills, 1,091 assists, 1,213 digs and 192 blocks through 93 sets. FGCU averages 12.6 kills, 11.7 assists, 13.0 digs and 2.1 blocks per set.

Series History
Saturday marks the second meeting between Stetson and FGCU this season and 40th meeting all-time.

Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN+, 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.