FORT MYERS, Fla. — Stetson split its Saturday doubleheader against Florida Gulf Coast, falling 10–7 in the opener before bouncing back with a 13–4 victory at the FGCU Softball Complex. The Hatters move to 19-12 overall and 4-1 in ASUN play.
Game 1
Stetson battled back but could not overcome an early deficit in a 10–7 loss.
The Hatters broke through in the third inning with a four-run rally.
Gia Napoli reached to start the inning before
Annabella McClerren was hit by a pitch.
Irianis Garcia delivered an RBI double to left-center, and
Amber Chumley followed with an RBI single to cut into the deficit.
Logan Forman capped the inning with a two-RBI single to right-center, briefly tying the game.
Garcia continued her strong performance in the fourth, driving in Napoli with an RBI single to make it 10–5. Stetson added two more runs in the sixth when
Gabby David singled home Garcia and Chumley scored on a sacrifice fly by Forman, but the Hatters were unable to get any closer.
Garcia led the offense with three hits, two doubles, and two RBIs. Chumley added two hits and two runs, while Forman drove in three runs.
In the circle,
Ava Braswell started and worked two innings.
Kennedy Temples followed with two innings of relief, and
Jenna Johnston provided a key stretch with two scoreless innings to keep Stetson within striking distance.
Game 2
Stetson responded with a dominant offensive performance in a 13–4 win.
After tying the game in the second on a wild pitch that brought home
Nadia English, the Hatters took control in the third.
Gabby David drove in
Annabella McClerren, and
Madelyn Synoracki added an RBI single to give Stetson a 3–1 lead.
The Hatters broke the game open in the fourth.
Amber Chumley delivered an RBI single before
Logan Forman launched a three-run home run to extend the lead to 7–1. Chumley added an RBI double in the fifth to make it 8–1.
Stetson put the game away in the sixth with a five-run inning.
Madison Quinn lifted a sacrifice fly, and McClerren highlighted the frame with a two-RBI double as the Hatters built a 13–1 advantage. FGCU plated three runs in the bottom half, but Stetson comfortably closed out the win.
McClerren led the way with three hits and four runs scored. Chumley recorded two hits and two RBIs, while Forman finished with a home run and three RBIs.
Hayley Arnold delivered a strong start, allowing just one unearned run on one hit over 4 1/3 innings while striking out three. Temples added 1 1/3 innings in relief, and Johnston recorded the final out.
Stetson Top Performers
Game 1
Game 2
Stetson will wrap up the series against FGCU on Sunday, March 22, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m.
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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.
