Stetson Hatters softball kicks off an ASUN series against North Florida Ospreys on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. The Hatters are nationally recognized, ranked No. 16 in the D1 Softball Mid-Major Poll and No. 19 in the Softball America rankings, boasting a 25鈥�15 overall record and 10鈥�2 in ASUN play. Irianis Garcia recently earned ASUN Player of the Week with a .692 batting average, while Ava Braswell was named ASUN Pitcher of the Week with a 1.50 ERA over 9.1 innings. The series is the 63rd meeting between the two teams, with Stetson having previously swept North Florida in an earlier matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Stetson holds a 25鈥�15 overall record and a 10鈥�2 ASUN record.
  • Irianis Garcia has a .692 batting average from last week, with nine hits including a home run and three RBIs.
  • Ava Braswell has a 1.50 ERA over 9.1 innings in her last three appearances.
  • North Florida has a 29鈥�14 overall record and a 4鈥�8 mark in ASUN games.
State of Play
  • Stetson鈥檚 offense is strong, combining for a .322 batting average with 344 hits and a program-record 58 home runs.
  • Garcia ranks second nationally in assists and has a six-game hitting streak with four multi-hit games.
  • North Florida features a potent offense, batting .301 with 321 hits, including 24 home runs.
  • Bella Cimino leads the Ospreys with nine home runs, while pitcher Cameron Ponich boasts a 1.52 ERA over 78.1 innings.
What's Next

The Hatters will aim to continue their strong conference performance against North Florida, seeking to solidify their standings in the ASUN. Given both teams' offensive capabilities, the series could significantly impact their playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

As Stetson faces North Florida, the match-up promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams, particularly for Stetson as they look to extend their winning streak and improve their national rankings.