DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson (28-18, 13-4 ASUN) picked up a pair of wins over West Georgia (13-34, 5-12 ASUN) at Patricia Wilson Field, rallying for a 7–3 victory before rolling to a 10–2 win on Saturday.
Game 1
Stetson used a five-run seventh inning to surge past West Georgia, with
Nicole Edmiaston delivering the decisive blow—a grand slam that marked her 20th home run of the season and tied the program record.
West Georgia took a 2–0 lead in the fourth inning and held the advantage until the Hatters began to chip away.
Gia Napoli drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth to bring in
Nadia English, and English later drove in
Irianis Garcia with a single in the sixth to cut the deficit to one.
In the seventh, Stetson completed the comeback. Garcia singled to score
Madelyn Synoracki and tie the game before Edmiaston cleared the bases with her record-tying grand slam to seal the 7–3 win.
Ava Braswell went the distance in the circle, tossing a complete game with four strikeouts to earn the victory.
Game 2
The Hatters carried that momentum into Saturday, breaking the game open with a historic nine-run third inning in a 10–2 victory.
After West Georgia jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first,
Gaby Bauer got Stetson on the board with a solo home run in the second.
Stetson then erupted in the third, sending 13 batters to the plate.
Irianis Garcia highlighted the inning with two home runs—including a grand slam—becoming the first player in program history to homer twice in the same inning. She also set a program record with six RBIs in the frame.
The Hatters' nine-run inning put the game out of reach and secured the run-rule win.
Hayley Arnold earned the win, tossing four innings with four strikeouts, while
Caitlyn Kulczyski added a perfect inning in relief.
Stetson Top Performers — Game 1
Stetson Top Performers — Game 2
Stetson will look to complete the series sweep on Sunday, April 19, with first pitch set for noon in DeLand.
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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.
