GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Stetson pushed No. 3 Florida to the wire but came up just short in a 3–2 loss on Wednesday night at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
Stetson struck early in the first inning.
Annabella McClerren led off with a single before
Irianis Garcia launched a two-run home run to right field—her sixth of the season—to give the Hatters a 2–0 lead.
Florida evened the score in the third before taking a 3–2 lead in the fifth on an RBI double.
Stetson continued to apply pressure offensively, finishing with eight hits, but was unable to capitalize on key opportunities, stranding 12 runners on base.
Garcia led the way with two hits and both RBIs, while
Madelyn Synoracki added a three-hit performance for her second multi-hit game of the season.
In the circle,
Hayley Arnold delivered a strong complete-game effort, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. She walked one and struck out one while keeping the Hatters within striking distance throughout.
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Stetson returns home to host Queens on Saturday, March 28, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. at Patricia Wilson Field.
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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.
