ORLANDO, Fla. — Stetson (14-7) fell to No. 19 Florida (17-13) 4-0 on Friday at the USTA National Campus in the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
Despite the result, the Hatters earned a doubles victory at the No. 3 position and capped a historic season that included the program's first ASUN Championship and NCAA berth.
Florida claimed the doubles point with wins on courts two and one. Pablo Perez Ramos and Adhithya Ganesan opened with a 6-1 victory over Santiago Padilla Cote and Christian Kuehne at No. 2 doubles. Stetson answered at No. 3, where Xavier Sarda Marti and Marc Saura secured a 6-2 win over Kevin Edengren and Andreas Timini. The doubles point was decided on court one, as Florida's 14th-ranked duo of Henry Jefferson and Tanapatt Nirundorn edged Kartik Mandla and Alexandre Verlaguet, 7-5.
In singles, Florida secured the match with victories at the No. 6, No. 5, and No. 4 positions. Kevin Edengren put the Gators ahead 2-0 with a 6-0, 6-4 win over James Lorenzetti at No. 6 singles. No. 75 Henry Jefferson followed with a 6-2, 6-4 decision over Marc Saura at No. 5. The match was clinched at No. 4 singles, where No. 63 Pablo Perez Ramos defeated Santiago Padilla Cote 7-5, 6-0.
The remaining matches were left unfinished following the clincher. At the time play was halted, Florida held leads on the remaining courts.
Doubles
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Henry Jefferson/Tanapatt Nirundorn (FLA) def. Kartik Mandla/Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) 7-5
Pablo Perez Ramos/Adhithya Ganesan (FLA) def. Santia Padilla Cote/Christian Kuehne (STET) 6-1
Xavier Sarda Marti/Marc Saura (STET) def. Kevin Edengren/Andreas Timini (FLA) 6-2
Order of finish: 2, 3, 1
Singles
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#107 Adhithya Ganesan (FLA) def. Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) 6-3, 6-2
Lorenzo Claverie (FLA) def. Christian Kuehne (STET) 6-2, 6-3
#109 Jeremy Jin (FLA) def. Xavier Sarda Marti (STET) 6-3, 2-3 (unfinished)
#63 Pablo Perez Ramos (FLA) def. Santia Padilla Cote (STET) 7-5, 6-0
#75 Henry Jefferson (FLA) def. Marc Saura (STET) 6-2, 6-4
Kevin Edengren (FLA) def. James Lorrenzetti (STET) 6-0, 6-4
Order of finish: 6, 5, 4, 1
WORDS FROM COACH
"Today was a very memorable day playing in the NCAA Team Tournament for the first time on the men's side. I couldn't be more proud of how we competed throughout the entire match. It was great to see Marc and Xavi get a win over Florida at #3 doubles. Overall, we are grateful to have earned this opportunity to play today and look forward to keep raising the bar. Thank you again to the Seniors, team, fans, staff, and Hatter nation for all the incredible memories and support this year. Today is the start of a new beginning."
About Stetson Athletics
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.
