DeLAND, Fla. – Stetson University and the Atlantic Sun Conference have announced the Hatters' 2026-27 conference schedule, marking the first ASUN slate under new head coach Melissa DeVore.
DeVore takes over a program coming off one of its strongest seasons in recent years. The Hatters finished 20-11 overall in 2025-26, earned the No. 4 seed in the ASUN Championship, and advanced to the conference semifinals after defeating defending champion Florida Gulf Coast in the quarterfinals.
Stetson will once again compete in a 14-game double round-robin schedule, facing each of the league's seven opponents both at home and on the road.
Conference play begins on Jan. 9 with a road trip to Florida Gulf Coast before the Hatters return to the Edmunds Center for their conference home opener against West Florida on Jan. 14
The Hatters will host Queens (Jan. 16), Bellarmine (Jan. 23 and Feb. 4), Lipscomb (Feb. 6), Jacksonville (Feb. 11 and Feb. 27), North Florida (Feb. 13 and Feb. 28) and Florida Gulf Coast (Feb. 20) during conference play.
Key road matchups include trips to Lipscomb (Jan. 21), North Florida (Jan. 28), Jacksonville (Jan. 30) and West Florida (Feb. 25), while the regular season opens and closes with marquee matchups against Florida Gulf Coast and North Florida.
The 2027 ASUN Women's Basketball Championship is scheduled for March 4-8, with first-round games on March 4, quarterfinals on March 5, semifinals on March 6 and the championship game on Monday, March 8. The NCAA Tournament Selection Show will air on Sunday, March 14.
2026-27 ASUN Schedule
Jan. 9 – at Florida Gulf Coast
Jan. 14 – West Florida
Jan. 16 – Queens
Jan. 21 – at Lipscomb
Jan. 23 – Bellarmine
Jan. 28 – at North Florida
Jan. 30 – at Jacksonville
Feb. 4 – Bellarmine
Feb. 6 – Lipscomb
Feb. 11 – Jacksonville
Feb. 13 – North Florida
Feb. 20 – Florida Gulf Coast
Feb. 25 – at West Florida
Feb. 27 – Jacksonville
Feb. 28 – North Florida
The complete schedule and game times will be announced at a later date.
For the latest news and updates throughout the season, visit GoHatters.com and follow @StetsonWBB on X, Instagram and Facebook. Fans can also stay connected with Stetson Athletics by following @GoHatters on social media.
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.
