DeLand, Fla. — Stetson men's basketball continues its season-opening road trip on Friday, Nov. 6, traveling to Morgantown, West Virginia, for a 7:00 p.m. matchup against the Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum.

Stetson enters the weekend at 0-2 after opening the season with back-to-back road contests against Clemson and South Carolina. The Hatters showed their offensive potential against Clemson, finishing with 72 points and outscoring the Tigers 48-36 in the second half. Collin Kuhl led the way with a season-high 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, while Magnus Entenmann added a career-high 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers.

Kuhl continued to lead the Hatters offensively against South Carolina, scoring 17 points while grabbing seven rebounds and recording two steals. He has opened the season averaging 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 60.9 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The ASUN Preseason Player of the Year has also contributed three assists and two steals through the first two contests.

Entenmann has also made an immediate impact, averaging 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He leads the Hatters with two blocks while shooting 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc.

Several other newcomers have begun finding their footing in the Stetson lineup. Roman Miller recorded a season-best 11 points against South Carolina, while Makhi Myles has contributed 11 points and two steals through the opening two games. Bankston Pourchier, Jean-Ernest Boyomo Keedi and Mason Fuentes have also recorded their first collegiate points during the opening road swing.

As a team, the Hatters are averaging 63.5 points per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field, 30 percent from three-point range and 65.5 percent from the free-throw line. Stetson is also averaging 12.5 assists and five steals per contest as the team continues to develop its chemistry with a combination of returning players and newcomers.

West Virginia enters Friday's matchup at 1-0 after opening its season with a 91-46 victory over Niagara on Monday. The Mountaineers overcame an early 16-6 deficit by putting together a 21-0 scoring run before carrying a 43-30 advantage into halftime. West Virginia then controlled the second half, outscoring the Purple Eagles 48-16 while holding them to just 16 points after the break.

The Mountaineers showcased their offensive depth with six players reaching double figures. Freshman guard Miles Sadler led the way with 16 points and nine assists in his collegiate debut. Brenen Lorient followed with 13 points and five rebounds, while Martin Somerville added 12 points. Finley Bizjack and Javan Buchanan each contributed 11 points, and Mouhamed Sylla rounded out the group with 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds. As a team, West Virginia shot 52.5 percent from the field and 43.3 percent from three-point range while forcing 24 turnovers against Niagara.

Friday's contest marks the fourth all-time meeting between Stetson and West Virginia. The Hatters earned a 76-69 home victory over the Mountaineers on Dec. 21, 1982, after the teams split a pair of meetings that year. West Virginia claimed the most recent matchup, a 103-62 decision at the Las Vegas Invitational in 2015. The Mountaineers hold a 2-1 advantage in the series.

The Hatters will look to continue developing their offensive rhythm and build on the performances of their leading contributors as they take on another Power Four opponent. Friday's matchup marks Stetson's third consecutive game against a Power Four program to open the 2026-27 campaign.

Fans can watch Friday's game on SECN+, with live stats available at GoHatters.com. Follow Stetson Athletics on social media for the latest updates and coverage throughout the season.
 
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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