DeLand, Fla. — Stetson fell to No. 7 Florida, 8–2, on Wednesday night at Patricia Wilson Field, moving to 22–15 on the season. The contest marked the first time since February that the Hatters played into the bottom of the seventh inning at home.
Florida struck first in the opening inning, as a single up the middle plated Taylor Shumaker for a 1–0 lead. The Gators added another run in the second on an RBI single to extend the advantage to 2–0.
Stetson answered in the third inning when
Amber Chumley delivered an RBI double, scoring
Irianis Garcia to cut the deficit to 2–1. The Hatters continued to show consistency at the plate, reaching base in 13 consecutive innings against Florida dating back to last week's matchup.
The Gators created separation in the fifth inning, taking advantage of defensive miscues along with an RBI single to push three runs across and build a 5–1 lead. Stetson responded in the bottom half with a sacrifice fly from
Logan Forman that brought Garcia home, trimming the deficit to 5–2.
Florida added insurance in the sixth inning with a two-run home run as part of a three-run frame, extending its lead to 8–2. The Hatters were unable to rally in the final inning, snapping their streak of 13 consecutive innings reaching base against the Gators.
Ava Braswell got the start in the circle, allowing two runs (one earned) over two innings.
Jenna Johnston followed with 1.1 innings, surrendering three runs, while
Caitlyn Kulczyski provided 2.2 innings of relief, allowing three unearned runs.
Kennedy Temples closed the game with a scoreless inning, recording one strikeout.
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Stetson returns to action Friday, April 3, opening a series at West Georgia. First pitch is set for 3 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.
