DeLand, Fla. — Stetson Volleyball head coach
Yang Deng has announced the Hatters' 2026 schedule, featuring a challenging non-conference slate and a 12-match ASUN Conference schedule.
The Hatters will begin preparations for the season with a trio of preseason exhibitions, hosting Daytona State on Aug. 8 before traveling to South Florida on Aug. 15. Stetson will then host a Green vs. White scrimmage on Aug. 22 at the Edmunds Center.
Stetson opens the regular season Aug. 28-29 at Florida Atlantic, where the Hatters will face FIU, FAU, and Merrimack. The Hatters return to Boca Raton on Sept. 18-19 for another weekend event hosted by Florida Atlantic, taking on Alabama State and FAU.
Between those two trips to Boca Raton, Stetson will host and visit Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 4-5, travel to UCF on Sept. 9, and compete in the Campbell Invitational on Sept. 11-12 against Ball State, Furman, and host Campbell.
ASUN Conference play begins Sept. 26 when the Hatters travel to Fort Myers to take on rival FGCU. Stetson's conference home opener is set for Oct. 2 against UWF before hosting Queens on Oct. 4.
The Hatters will play home-and-home series against each ASUN opponent, including FGCU, UWF, Queens, Lipscomb, Bellarmine, North Florida, and Jacksonville. Conference home matches include Lipscomb (Oct. 9), Bellarmine (Oct. 11), Jacksonville (Oct. 30), North Florida (Nov. 1), and FGCU in the regular-season finale on Nov. 14.
The Hatters return several key contributors from last season's squad, including ASUN kills leader
Zuzanna Bury, who paced the conference with 445 kills and earned First Team All-ASUN honors. Stetson also welcomes back All-Freshman Team selection
Xinlei Yang and Academic All-ASUN honoree
Kayla Balfour, who helped the Hatters lead the conference in blocks. Veteran libero
Vitoria Stedile also returns after anchoring one of the ASUN's top defensive units.
With a strong returning core and another year under Deng's system, the Hatters will look to build upon last season.
Match times and broadcast information are subject to change. All times listed are Eastern. Fans can visit GoHatters.com for schedule updates, ticket information, and complete coverage of Stetson volleyball throughout the 2026 season.
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.
