JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Stetson (30-20, 14-6 ASUN) split its doubleheader against Jacksonville (31-16, 14-6 ASUN), dropping a tight 2–1 extra-inning decision before bouncing back with an 8–5 victory.
Game 1
Stetson struck first as
Annabella McClerren led off the game by launching a solo home run to left field to give the Hatters a 1–0 lead.
Jacksonville answered in the third, capitalizing on a pair of hits to even the score at 1–1. The game remained deadlocked into extra innings, with both teams unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The Dolphins ultimately walked it off in the eighth inning on a solo home run, handing Stetson a 2–1 loss.
Ava Braswell delivered a strong performance in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing two runs on seven hits.
Stetson Top Performers — Game 1
Game 2
The Hatters responded with a strong offensive showing in the nightcap, recording 12 hits in an 8–5 win.
Nicole Edmiaston set the tone early, blasting a solo home run in the first inning—her 21st of the season—to break Stetson's single-season program record.
Stetson added two more runs in the second inning to build a 3–0 lead, and
Logan Forman's RBI single in the third pushed the advantage to 4–2.
The Hatters continued to apply pressure throughout the game.
Nadia English's RBI double and
Gia Napoli's run-scoring single helped extend the lead in the fifth, while Forman added an RBI triple in the sixth.
Mason Barclay capped the scoring with a solo home run in the seventh.
Irianis Garcia led the offensive effort with three hits, marking her eighth game this season with three or more hits.
Jacksonville made a late push, but Stetson's pitching staff held firm to secure the 8–5 victory.
Hayley Arnold earned the win, tossing five innings with three strikeouts. Braswell added two innings of relief to close out the game.
Stetson Top Performers — Game 2
Stetson will close out the series Sunday, April 26, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. in Jacksonville.
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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.
