Stetson softball fell short against No. 20 UCF, losing 5-3 despite outhitting the Knights 10-6. The Hatters started strong with an RBIs from Amber Chumley, but a three-run fourth inning for UCF shifted momentum. Stetson managed a late rally in the seventh led by multi-hit games from Annabella McClerren and Irianis Garcia. Chumley added another run, but Stetson couldn't completely close the gap. The Hatters will return home to face West Georgia this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Stetson recorded 10 hits compared to UCF's 6.
  • Annabella McClerren had 2 runs, 2 hits, and 1 walk.
  • Irianis Garcia led with 3 hits and 1 run scored.
  • Amber Chumley drove in 2 RBIs.
  • Hayley Arnold pitched 2 innings with 0 hits allowed and 1 strikeout.
State of Play
  • Stetson is now 26-18 overall, while UCF improves to 33-11-1.
  • The Hatters had a strong defensive moment with a leaping catch from Gia Napoli.
  • Stetson had a late-game surge, scoring 2 runs in the seventh inning.
What's Next

Stetson will host West Georgia for a weekend series starting Saturday, April 18, aiming to capitalize on their earlier sweep of the Wolves this season.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort and solid performance at the plate, Stetson needs to build on this experience to convert close games into victories, especially as the season progresses.