DeLand, Fla. — Stetson men's basketball returns to DeLand to host Central Arkansas on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 8:00 p.m., before welcoming North Florida to Insight Credit Union Arena at the Edmunds Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Stetson enters the week with a 9–17 overall record and a 5–8 mark in ASUN play. Collin Kuhl has continued his strong stretch, recording his sixth double-double of the season against FGCU with a career-high 28 points and 12 rebounds. He is averaging 12.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while also contributing 18 assists, 24 steals, and six blocks.

Ethan Copeland remains a steady offensive presence, averaging 13.9 points per game while shooting 40 percent from three-point range and leading the team with 46 steals. Copeland has scored in double figures in 20 games this season, including 17 and 19 points in last week's contests. Calvin Sirmans III continues to orchestrate the offense, pacing the Hatters with a team-high 116 assists. As a unit, Stetson is averaging 73 points per game while shooting 44 percent from the field, 35 percent from three-point range, and 68 percent from the free-throw line.

Central Arkansas enters Thursday's matchup with a 17–10 overall record and a 12–2 mark in ASUN play. The Bears are led by Camren Hunter, who averages 18.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Donovan Rivers adds 14.2 points per contest and leads the team in rebounding at 5.6 boards per game. Luke Moore rounds out the double-digit scorers at 10.3 points per game and paces Central Arkansas with 99 assists. As a team, the Bears average 80 points per game while shooting 45 percent from the field, 34 percent from three-point range, and 69 percent from the free-throw line.

North Florida comes into the week with a 6–21 overall record and a 4–10 ASUN mark. The Ospreys will host Austin Peay, currently atop the ASUN standings, prior to Saturday's contest. Kamrin Oriol leads North Florida in scoring at 20.5 points per game and also has a team-high 120 assists. Kent Jackson follows at 15.4 points per contest and leads the team with 24 steals. The Ospreys average 81 points per game while shooting 45 percent from the field, 36 percent from three-point range, and 78 percent from the free-throw line.

Thursday's game marks the eighth all-time meeting between Stetson and Central Arkansas. Saturday's contest will be the 43rd matchup between Stetson and North Florida, with the Hatters earning an 84–77 victory in the earlier meeting this season.

Fans can watch the game on ESPN+, with live stats available at GoHatters.com. Follow Stetson Athletics on social media for updates 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.