CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Stetson Hatters wrapped up the regular season Saturday afternoon with a 12-2 loss to the Queens Royals at The Stick.
The Hatters finished the regular season with a 23-31 overall record and a 13-16 mark in ASUN play and will now turn their focus toward next week's ASUN Championship Tournament in DeLand beginning Tuesday at Melching Field.
Queens jumped out to an early lead with a three-run first inning before adding another run in the second to build a 4-0 advantage.
Daniel Perez got the Hatters on the board in the third inning, launching the first home run of his collegiate career with a solo shot to straightaway center field.
Stetson later trimmed the deficit to 4-2 in the seventh inning after Corey Robinson tripled and scored on an RBI single from Paul Napolitano.
Queens broke the game open in the eighth inning with an eight-run frame to secure the run-rule victory.
Despite the loss, the Hatters received a strong outing from Lathan Haywood out of the bullpen. Haywood tossed 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out three. Brendan Walker earned the starting nod while Thasher Steed and Salvy Alvarez combined with Haywood to finish the game.
GAME NOTES
- Daniel Perez hit the first home run of his collegiate career
- Corey Robinson recorded his first triple of the season
- Lathan Haywood tossed 4.1 scoreless innings of relief
- Stetson drew five walks offensively
- The Hatters stranded 10 runners on base
- Stetson closes the regular season with a 23-31 overall record
- The Hatters open ASUN Championship play Tuesday in DeLand
KEY PERFORMERS
Daniel Perez
1-for-3, HR, RBI, BB
UP NEXT
Stetson returns home to begin play in the 2026 ASUN Championship Tournament on Tuesday at Melching Field. Seeding and bracket to be announced soon.
Fans can stay up to date with the Hatters throughout tournament week by following Stetson Baseball on social media and visiting GoHatters.com for schedules, updates and coverage.
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.
