DeLAND, Fla. — The Stetson Hatters fell 2-1 to the FGCU Eagles in Sunday's ASUN series finale at Melching Field.
The Hatters (18-29, 9-14 ASUN) outhit FGCU 11-9 but were unable to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities in a tightly contested game.
FGCU struck first with a solo home run in the opening inning, but Stetson answered in the bottom half. Landon Russell singled and later came around to score on an RBI base hit from Yohann Dessureault, evening the score at 1-1.
The game remained deadlocked until the sixth inning when the Eagles used a double and an RBI extra-base hit to take a 2-1 lead.
Stetson threatened late, including a double from Russell in the eighth inning, but could not push across the tying run.
Connor Ball (2-2) turned in a strong outing for the Hatters, tossing six innings of two-run baseball while allowing no walks. Ethan Phillips followed with 2.1 scoreless innings in relief to keep Stetson within striking distance.
At the plate, Russell led the way with a 3-for-4 performance, including a double and a stolen base. Anthony Gonzalez added two hits, while Dessureault drove in the Hatters' lone run.
GAME NOTES
- Stetson outhit FGCU 11-9
- The Hatters' lone run came in the first inning
- Ball tossed six innings of two-run ball with no walks
- Phillips delivered 2.1 scoreless innings in relief
- Stetson limited FGCU to 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position
- Russell recorded three hits to lead the offense
KEY PERFORMERS
Landon Russell
3-for-4, 2B, R, SB
Connor Ball
6.0 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB
Anthony Gonzalez
2-for-4, 2B
Yohann Dessureault
1-for-4, RBI
UP NEXT
Stetson returns to action on Tuesday when they host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at 6:30 PM at Melching Field.
Stay up to date with the Hatters by following Stetson Baseball on social media and visiting GoHatters.com for schedules, scores and updates.
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.
