FORT MYERS, Fla. — Stetson dropped a tightly contested 4–3 decision to FGCU on Sunday at the FGCU Softball Complex.
The Hatters jumped out to an early lead behind the long ball. In the first inning,
Nicole Edmiaston launched a two-run home run to right field—her 14th of the season—scoring
Irianis Garcia and giving Stetson a 2–0 advantage.
Stetson added to its lead in the second inning when
Annabella McClerren delivered an RBI single to center, bringing home
Nadia English to make it 3–0.
FGCU answered in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly, then chipped away again in the fifth, capitalizing on a Stetson error to cut the deficit to 3–2.
The Eagles tied the game in the seventh on a triple that brought home the tying run from first, sending the game into extra innings.
In the eighth, FGCU completed the comeback with a walk-off RBI single to secure the 4–3 win.
In the circle,
Hayley Arnold provided a steady effort in relief, tossing five innings and allowing just two runs (one earned) on three hits.
Ava Braswell made the start, and
Jenna Johnston also saw action in relief.
Stetson Top Performers
Stetson returns to action Wednesday, March 25, at Florida, with first pitch set for 6 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.
