DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson fell to Florida Gulf Coast 6–4 on Saturday at Patricia Wilson Field with the game being called after five innings due to weather. The Hatters move to 33–20 overall and 18–6 in ASUN play. Prior to the game, Stetson honored their seniors
Gia Napoli,
Annabella McClerren and
Caitlyn Kulczyski for their contributions over their four years.
Stetson jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning.
Nicole Edmiaston singled through the right side, setting a new program single-season record for total bases, before
Annabella McClerren followed with a double.
Irianis Garcia then delivered a two-RBI single up the middle, scoring both runners to give the Hatters a 2–0 advantage.
The Hatters added to their lead in the second when
Nadia English launched a solo home run to deep left field, extending the margin to 3–0.
After a scoreless third and fourth, FGCU surged in the top of the fifth, capitalizing on six hits and six walks to plate five runs and take a 6–3 lead. A two-RBI double highlighted the inning as the Eagles flipped the momentum.
Stetson answered in the bottom half of the inning when
Logan Forman hit a solo home run to center field, her 15th of the season, cutting the deficit to 6–4. However, the Hatters were unable to generate further offense, as the game concluded after five innings due to weather.
Stetson Top Performers
- Annabella McClerren: 2 hits, 1 run, 1 double
- Nadia English: 1 hit, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run
- Logan Forman: 1 hit, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run
- Irianis Garcia: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 1 walk
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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.
