PENSACOLA, Fla. — Stetson wrapped up its final road trip of the season Sunday, falling to West Florida in straight sets at the UWF Field House. The Hatters dropped the match 3-0 with set scores of 22-25, 19-25 and 18-25.
The Hatters showed a strong presence at the net, finishing with nine total blocks compared to four for West Florida.
Soraya Teston led the way with a career-high five blocks, while
Sofia Torcello added four.
Stetson came out strong in the opening set, building a 13-5 lead behind a pair of four-point service runs from Pou and
Maria Ozaeta. West Florida responded to even the score at 13-13, but the Hatters continued to battle and pulled even again at 17-17 on an Ozaeta kill. Stetson stayed within reach late, with a
Keely Starnes kill bringing the score to 24-22 before West Florida closed out the set, 25-22.
The Hatters carried that energy into the second set, opening with an 8-3 advantage.
Sophie Jones helped fuel the early run with four consecutive points on her serve, including a
Sofia Torcello kill, a Torcello block and a Jones service ace. Stetson continued to compete throughout the set, with an
Andrea Diaz Dominguez service ace tying the score at 14-14. The Hatters later pulled within 20-19, but West Florida closed the set with five straight points to take a 25-19 win.
Stetson opened the third set with a block from Teston and
Kayla Balfour and continued to find opportunities offensively through kills from Balfour, Teston, Diaz Dominguez and Starnes. The Hatters made another push late, with a Teston-Starnes block bringing the score to 22-18, but West Florida finished the set 25-18 to secure the match.
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Up Next
The Hatters return home to close out the season against FGCU on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at Insight Credit Union Arena at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Fla.
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.
