JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Stetson (26-17) dropped both games of a doubleheader to North Florida (31-14) on Saturday at the UNF Softball Complex, falling 13–3 in game one and 6–1 in game two.
Game 1
Stetson struck first in the opening inning, as
Annabella McClerren came around to score following a sequence of walks and a single by
Gabby David.
North Florida responded with a big first inning, plating seven runs highlighted by a grand slam to take control early.
The Hatters found a spark in the fourth inning when
Mason Barclay launched a two-run home run, scoring
Madelyn Synoracki to cut into the deficit. However, North Florida answered with four runs in the bottom half to extend its lead and secure the 13–3 run-rule victory.
Hayley Arnold took the loss, allowing seven runs in the first inning.
Caitlyn Kulczyski provided relief with three innings of work, and
Kennedy Temples closed out the game with a scoreless appearance.
Stetson Top Performers — Game 1
Game 2
North Florida again jumped out early, scoring four runs in the first inning to take control of the second game.
The Ospreys added to their lead in the fifth with a pair of solo home runs, extending the advantage to 6–0.
Stetson broke through in the seventh inning.
Logan Forman led off with a single and later came around to score on a groundout by Barclay, accounting for the Hatters' lone run in the 6–1 loss.
Ava Braswell started in the circle, tossing 4.1 innings.
Kennedy Temples followed with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief.
Stetson Top Performers — Game 2
Stetson and North Florida will wrap up the season series on Sunday, April 12, at the UNF Softball Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. First pitch is set for noon.
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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.
