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About the Magazine
Men’s Basketball Gaining Momentum . . 3 Jama Sharp Scores 1000th Point . . . . . 5 Chipper Jones Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . 6 Baseball’s First Pitch Banquet . . . . . . . . 7 Softball Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Women’s Golf Season Preview . . . . 10-11 Men’s Golf Season Preview . . . . . . . . 13 Lacrosse Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . 15 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Previews . 17 Babs Steffens Hatter Cup . . . . . . . . . . 19 Student-Athlete of the Month . . . . . . . . 21 Basketball and Tennis Schedules . . . . 23 Baseball and Softball Schedules . . . . . 25 From the Desk of John B . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Men’s Basketball Gaining Momentum Corey Williams
Stetson’s youthful men’s basketball team spent the nonconference season gaining momentum and learning what it takes to succeed at the Division I level. The Hatters endured some heartbreaking losses (FIU), near-misses (FSU) and eyeopening individual performances over the season’s first two months. Head coach Corey Williams believes the Hatters are ready for the A-Sun gauntlet. “We’ve made some progress in the last few weeks,” said Williams. “Are we there yet? No. But I like the direction we’re headed in. This is when the real season starts. That’s not to say that the other games didn’t matter, but this is when we have to perform like a well-oiled machine. I like our attitude, and I like our persona. Our guys are starting to believe that we can win, but we still have a lot of work to do.” With eight newcomers on the roster– including seven scholarship freshmen – the Hatters were, not surprisingly – picked to finish eighth in the eight-team Atlantic Sun.
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Four of the five freshmen who have seen minutes this season have scored in double-figures at least once, and point guards Angel Rivera and Divine Myles rank in the A-Sun Top 10 in assists. While the freshmen get a lot of attention, the veterans have been providing leadership and production. Senior Kentwan Smith was named A-Sun Player of the week on Dec. 29 after scoring 21 points with seven rebounds and four assists in a narrow loss at Florida State. Fellow senior Kyle Sikora is enjoying the best season of his career, with a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds) against Florida State and 15 points and eight rebounds against Florida Tech. Sophomore Brian Pegg has battled nagging injuries but was Stetson’s leading scorer entering league play. The Hatters host their first conference game of the season on Jan. 17 when they welcome North Florida to Edmunds Center.
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Jama Sharp Scores Her 1000th Point
Jama Sharp Stetson women’s basketball senior guard Jama Sharp was hoping to reach the 1000-point milestone during a lateDecember homestand at the Edmunds Center. Instead, Sharp got to accomplish the special feat in her home state of Indiana during Stetson’s 73-62 win over Valparaiso on Jan. 3. After going 1-for-8 and scoring two points in the previous game against UNCW, Sharp finally had her wait end just 32 seconds into the Valparaiso contest as she drained a 3-pointer from the left side. “It felt good,” Sharp said. “I have been trying for three games. I would have liked to have had it last game, but now I am past it and can move on and get into conference play.” Sharp, a native of Mooresville, Indiana, was able to reach the milestone in front of several family members in attendance. She is the 21st player in school history to score 1000 points.
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“I am glad it is over, but I am very happy to see her get it,” head coach Lynn Bria said. “It is a great accomplishment. It is hard to do, especially when you play with other great players. It is not like she is taking a lot of shots every game. I am really proud of her, and it is very welldeserved. I am glad she got to get it here in front of her family.” Sharp finished the game with 17 points, six rebounds, and five steals as Stetson won its 11th game of the season. The Hatters have never won 11 regular-season nonconference games prior to this season. With the start of Atlantic Sun Conference play underway, the Hatters are looking for their first-ever regular-season championship and their third conference tournament championship in the past five years. All postseason games will be played at the campus site of the higher seed.
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Chipper Jones Golf Classic Set For Feb. 12-13
Chipper Jones The Chipper Jones Stetson Baseball Golf Classic will again serve as the official start of the 2015 Stetson Baseball season. The event will begin on Thursday evening, Feb. 12, with the Valentine Fundraising Gala. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction that will include some great memorabilia collected from cuurent Hatters and former MLB stars like Chipper Jones, 2014 AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, 2014 NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom, and Atlanta Braves star third baseman Chris Johnson. “On behalf of the Stetson Baseball Family, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Chipper, Larry, Lynne, and the Jones’ Family Foundation for their continued support,” Stetson head baseball coach Pete Dunn said. “The proceeds of this fundraiser go directly to benefit the Stetson baseball program.” Dinner is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and will be followed by live entertainment and a live auction of even more great sports memorabilia.
The Golf Tournament will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, with a shotgun start scheduled for 9 a.m. Following play in the tournament, an Awards Banquet is scheduled for 3 p.m. Both the Fundraising Gala and Golf Tournament will be held at LPGA International in Daytona Beach. The festivities will move from Daytona to Melching Field in DeLand on the evening of the 13th as the 2015 Hatters host LaSalle at 6:30 p.m. in the season-opener. Stetson Baseball fans and friends of the program can get in on the action and help support the Hatters by taking advantage of one of the four levels of sponsorship for the Chipper Jones Golf Classic. Sponsorships start at $5,000. Sponsors at the Hall of Fame level will receive a Corporate Tee Sign and Title Sponsorship on the Tournament Banner, two teams of four for the golf tournament, 16 tickets to the Fundraising Gala, two generaladmission season tickets for the 2015 Hatter Baseball season, tickets to the season-opener and commemorative gifts. continued on Page 7
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First Pitch Banquet Set for Feb. 3
Larry Jones
Pete Dunn
With the start of the 2015 college baseball season just around the corner, fans of Stetson Baseball will have a chance to get an early look at the Hatters on Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, at the new Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center on Alabama Avenue. The annual Dick Westervelt First Pitch Banquet is Stetson Baseball’s annual introduction to the upcoming season. Hall of Fame head coach Pete Dunn will speak and present 2014 team awards. The Hatters open the 2015 season when they host LaSalle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Melching Field. continued from Page 7
Sponsors at the MVP ($3,500) level will receive acknowledgment as a Hall of Fame Sponsor, which includes a Corporate Tee Sign and recognition at the auction, one foursome in the golf tournament, eight tickets to the Fundraising Gala, tickets to the 2015 season-opener and commemorative gifts. Sponsors at the All-Star ($2,000) level will receive one foursome in the golf tournament, eight tickets to the
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Chipper Jones
Awards that will be presented during the evening will include the Willard Behm MVP, the Outstanding Offensive Player, the Outstanding Pitcher, the Lou Bazzano Outstanding Effort, the Service Awards and the Student-Athlete Award. Tickets to the 2015 Dick Westervelt First Pitch Banquet cost $15 per person and include dinner. For more information, contact Stacy Turner in the Stetson Athletics Department at 386-822-8100 or slturner@stetson.edu by Jan. 23.
Fundraising Gala, tickets to the seasonopener and commemorative gifts. Sponsors at the Free Agent ($500) level will receive a spot for one player in the golf tournament, tickets for two to the Fundraising Gala, tickets to the seasonopener and a commemorative gift. For more information on participating in the 2015 Chipper Jones Stetson Baseball Golf Classic, contact Larry Watson at lwatson@stetson.edu or 386-822-7713.
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Softball Season Preview
Looking to defend its Atlantic Sun Conference crown, the Stetson softball team is seeking another successful season in 2015. The Hatters will open at home on Feb. 6 against Morehead State as part of the Westin Lake Mary Lead-Off Classic. The Hatters fall practice season included four scrimmage games in which Stetson scored a total of 57 runs. “I thought we scored a lot of runs, and I thought our defense played well,” Stetson head coach Frank Griffin said. “We had to battle through some injuries to our pitching staff. The big question in the spring is, ‘Are our pitchers going to be back and healthy and ready to go?’ I think everything else is in line to make a good season.” Senior Courtney Brandt (2-1, 3.92 ERA in 2014) will look to lead the pitching staff, along with fellow senior Taylor Cochran (01, 4.04) and freshman Chelsea Hostetler (Dayton, Texas). Last season, the Hatters posted 11 shutouts and maintained a 2.12 ERA. Offensively, the Hatters return seven starters, including all five infielders. First
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baseman Kayla Drury (.297, 3 HR, 20 RBI) and second baseman Demi Meza (.333, 10, 46) each earned second team allconference honors last season. Shortstop Amanda Grimaldo (.265, 1, 25) had the championship-winning hit in last year’s A-Sun tournament, while Brittany Hawn (.248, 2, 12) has not committed an error over her past 100 chances at third base. Catcher Jessica Griffin (.265, 3, 34) started 52 games behind the plate and ranked third on the team in RBI. Rightfielder Jessie TenBroeck (.351, 1, 14) led the team in batting and stolen bases (30) while claiming a spot on the A-Sun all-freshman team. Brandt (.259, 8, 28) enters her senior season with 22 career home runs and 79 career RBI. Frank Griffin, a recent Stetson Hall of Fame inductee, returns for his 19th season at the helm of the program. He has won more than 800 career games. In all, Stetson will play 40 home games at beautiful Patricia Wilson Field in 2015. The Atlantic Sun Championship will be held May 6-9 in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Transfer to Bolster Hatters for Spring Season
Kristine Odaiyar The fall season for the Stetson women’s golf team was largely forgettable for the Hatters. The combination of youth and injuries resulted in the Hatters having an uncharacteristically difficult fall. But, with the turn of the calendar to the spring, Hatters coach Floyd Kerr has renewed optimism that the Hatters will be in the hunt for a fourth Atlantic Sun title come April. Two of the main reasons for his excitement for the spring are the healthy return of sophomore Alessandra Kutz, who was plagued throughout the fall while recovering from wrist surgery. The 2014 A-Sun All-Freshman team member completed just three rounds in two events due to the injury. With time to rest and heal since October, Kerr expects Kutz to return to the form that resulted in three top 10 finishes last year. In addition to Kutz, Stetson sophomore Zsófia Szurovszki and freshman Carolin Schart also missed time with injuries and should be closer to healthy for the spring season.
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The other big reason for Kerr’s optimism for the spring is the addition of Kristine Odaiyar to the Hatters roster. A native of Ocala, Odaiyar transferred from UCF in December and is eligible to compete for the Hatters during the spring season. As a freshman, Odaiyar earned first team All-Conference honors from the American Athletic Conference. She competed in eight of 11 events during the 2013-14 season, posting a 74.4 scoring average, helping the Knights to a secondplace finish at the AAC championship by shooting 229 to finish seventh overall. Her best finish as a freshman was an 8-under-par 208 to tie for third at the Central District Invitational. She had her career low round of 68 in the first round of that event. “I have seen her play during her junior career many times,” Kerr said. “She is very focused on the golf course, is a very good competitor, and she has a lot of ability. She is not afraid to shoot low scores because she has some on her résumé. Odaiyar is a product of St. John Lutheran School, where she earned a
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Transfer to Bolster Hatters for Spring Season Carolin Schart
third-place finish in the state tournament as a freshman in 2009. She was twice named the Ocala Star-Banner Player of the Year – with those awards coming following her eighth- and ninth-grade years. She took her game to the state and national level during her final two years of high school – winning more than 10 individual titles over those two seasons, including three FSGA state championships and multiple wins on the Florida Junior Tour – while studying at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. “I think she will bring a lot of maturity and leadership to our program to help stabilize a young team,” Kerr said. “Even though she is just a sophomore, she has a lot of state and national experience. “The bottom line on Kristine is that she is a winner and she will bring that to our team.” Odaiyar and the rest of the Stetson women’s golf team will make their spring debut Feb. 22-24 at the Amelia Island Collegiate, hosted by Jacksonville at the Amelia National Golf Club in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
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The spring 2015 schedule also includes the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Spring Classic in South Carolina (March 1-3), the MSU Ocala Spring Invitational at Juliet Falls Golf Club (March 22-24) and the John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate at Eagles Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Georgia. (March 29-31). The 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship Tournament will be played at the Reunion resort in Orlando April 1214.
Women’s Golf Schedule Date Tournament/Location Feb. 22-24 Amelia Island Collegiate Fernandina Beach, Fla. Mar. 1-3 Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic Kiawah Island, S.C. Mar. 22-24 MSU Ocala Spring Invitational Ocala, Fla. Mar. 29-31 John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate Stockbridge, Ga. Apr. 12-14 Atlantic Sun Championship Orlando, Fla. (Reunion Resort)
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MEN’S GOLF SEASON PREVIEW Brian Kehoe
The Stetson University men’s golf team will jump right back into action in 2015, hosting a pair of single-day matches in January before embarking back into tournament play in March. “I am looking forward to the first match against Liberty,” Hatters coach Larry Watson said. “All 10 players will play, and that will set up our first competitive group for Davidson as well as the event in Boca. I am excited about the spring season, and I think we will do well at the conference championship. I am shooting to have the boys ready for a top five finish, or better.” The Hatters will host Liberty University at Victoria Hills on Monday, Jan. 19, and will then host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb on Friday, Jan. 30. Stetson will open a six-tournament spring season March 2-3 at the Davidson Invitational in North Carolina. The team will then visit Myrtle Beach March 9-10 for the Bash at the Beach. A busy month will continue March 16 with a single-day event at the Athens (Georgia) Country Club at the Southern Intercollegiate.
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The Hatters will return to Florida March 27-29 to play in the FAU Invitational at The Fountains Country Club in Lake Worth. The final tuneup prior to the A-Sun Championship will be back in South Carolina April 13-14 at the Wofford Invitational at the Country Club of Spartanburg. The 2015 A-Sun Championship will once again be played in Braselton, Georgia, at The Legends at Chateau Elan.
Men’s Golf Schedule Date Tournament/Location Jan. 19 vs. Liberty DeLand, Fla. Feb. 24 vs. Florida Atlantic / Hartford Plantation, Fla. Mar. 2-3 Davidson College Invitational Davidson, N.C. Mar. 9-10 Bash at the Beach Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mar. 16 Southern Intercollegiate Athens, Ga. Mar. 27-29 FAU Slomin Autism Invitational Lake Worth, Fla. Apr. 13-14 Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational Spartanburg, S.C. Apr. 19-21 Atlantic Sun Championship Braselton, Ga.
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Women’s Lacrosse Season Preview
The Stetson lacrosse schedule features 10 home games under first-year head coach Christy Leach. The Hatters open play with an exhibition against the United States’ U19 team at Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla., on Jan. 17, less than a week after practice begins. The regular season begins on Feb. 14 when the Hatters host Coastal Carolina at the Athletic Training Center. “I think it’s a pretty competitive schedule,” said Leach. “It’s a schedule that should allow us to have some success. It will allow us to focus on us, but our nonconference games will prepare us for league games.” The Atlantic Sun Conference has undergone some changes since the end of last season with the addition of Old Dominion, Mercer and Furman, while Elon departs. Stetson begins A-Sun play at Howard on March 27. “Every game will help us improve,” said Leach. “We don’t want to plateau in our last game in February. March will be a very trying time for us with eight matches in the
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month. It’s going to be a character-building month. We just want to keep improving in every game we play, so when we get to the conference tournament, we’re ready to make an impact.”
Lacrosse Schedule Date Opponent Time Jan. 17 # vs. U.S. U19 (@ Naples) 3:00 p.m. Feb. 7 # Florida Southern TBA Feb. 7 # Florida TBA Feb. 14 Coastal Carolina 11:00 a.m. Feb. 18 Delaware State 7:00 p.m. Feb. 22 Elon 1:00 p.m. Mar. 4 at Cincinnati 3:00 p.m. Mar. 6 at Presbyterian 12:00 p.m. Mar. 11 Niagara 6:00 p.m. Mar. 16 Harvard 6:00 p.m. Mar. 18 Marist 6:00 p.m. Mar. 21 at St. Joseph’s 1:00 p.m. Mar. 27 * at Howard 5:00 p.m. Mar. 29 * at Old Dominion 12:00 p.m. Apr. 2 * Furman 6:00 p.m. Apr. 4 * Detroit-Mercy 12:00 p.m. Apr. 10 * Kennesaw State 6:00 p.m. Apr. 18 * at Mercer 3:00 p.m. Apr. 24 * Jacksonville 6:00 p.m. Apr. 29 at Atlantic Sun Championship # - Exhibition | * - Atlantic Sun Conference game All times Eastern and subject to change Home matches in Bold
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Men’s and Women’s Tennis Season Previews Pierre Pilote
The Stetson men’s and women’s tennis teams open their spring season in January, both in search of the same thing: an Atlantic Sun Conference championship. The women’s squad is talented and young, but, despite their youth, Director of Tennis Pierre Pilote has high hopes for the Hatters. Freshmen Alizee Michaud, Ashley Dean and Arijana Korac spent the fall tournament season playing a significant role in Stetson’s success. Michaud regularly played as Stetson’s No. 1 singles player, while Dean and Korac played anywhere from two through five. Oregon transfer sophomore Maja Salibasic will also be a factor. Junior Eveline Lepinay and senior Rachel Luke are the team captains for this season. While the Hatters will need Lepinay’s leadership, her on-court performance will also be vital. Lepinay went 8-2 during the fall, winning the B Draw championship at the Wake Forest Invitational in September. She also reached the semifinals at the ITA Southeast Regional in October.
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Sophomores Carolina Meregalli and Isabella Fernandez will also be an important part of Stetson’s spring fortunes. The women open the spring season on Jan. 24 against Troy at Mandy Stoll Tennis Center. On the men’s side, associate head coach Christophe Noblet has the Hatters primed for a run at the A-Sun title. The men return six letter winners from last season, and feature a pair of newcomers as well. Seniors Nathan Debut and Chester Espie will lead the way for the Hatters. They will be joined by juniors Laurynas Antropikas, Gonzalo Arroyo and Simon Julin. Sophomore Graham Ball, who enjoyed an excellent fall season, rounds out the list of returning players. Ball won his flight at the Bedford Cup in September. Freshmen Loic Blanco and Kevin Gonzalez provide the Hatters with depth and a glimpse of the future. The men’s team opens play Jan. 16 at South Florida. Their first home match is slated for Feb. 1 against Florida Southern. The tennis schedules can be found on Page 23.
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Babs Steffens Hatter Cup Set for March 9
Each year, fans and supporters of Stetson University’s women’s golf program gather at Victoria Hills Golf Club to kick off the Hatters’ spring push toward a conference title while, at the same time, raising money to help fund the program. This year, the Babs Steffens Hatter Cup will be played on Monday, March 9. The event is named in honor of one of the pioneers in women’s collegiate golf at Stetson University. Steffens, who also has an endowed scholarship in her name awarded annually to a member of the Stetson women’s golf team, wanted to continue her support of the program by sponsoring the Hatter Cup. This is the second year of her sponsorship of the tournament. “I have a passion for golf and a passion for Stetson,” Steffens said from her home in Palm Desert, California. “I could not have attended college had it not been for my golf scholarship. Stetson got me started on what has been a most fulfilling life.” After her playing days ended, Steffens has remained an advocate for the
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women’s pro tour. Even though she is no longer able to travel like she would like, she is a fixture each year at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, which is one of five LPGA Major Championships and is played annually at the Mission Hills Golf Club in nearby Rancho Mirage, California. Steffens said she still gets enjoyment from the accomplishments of the Stetson women’s golf team. “I do follow the Stetson girls, especially my scholarship recipient every year,” Steffens said. “It really gives me a spark to be involved with the team.” Registration for the Babs Steffens Hatter Cup continues through Tuesday, March 3. The cost to play in the event is $100 per person, or $400 per team. Hole sponsorships are also available for as little as $100. Contact Stetson Women’s Golf coach Floyd Kerr at fkerr@stetson.edu or by calling 386-822-8137 for more information or to register for the 2015 Babs Steffens Hatter Cup.
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Bernecker Named Student-Athlete of the Month
Carmen Bernecker Getting a 4.0 at Stetson University is no easy feat. Add in a double major and participation in a varsity sport and it’s nothing short of incredible. Now, consider that all of this was done with English as a second language and, well, that is Carmen Bernecker. A native of Holzmaden, Germany, Bernecker came to the U.S. and to Stetson to join the women’s soccer team and get a degree in Spanish and International Studies. While the transition was tough and the language barrier often increased the difficulty level of her classes, she came with high expectations. “Getting a 4.0 is a goal of mine; I’m ambitious in school,” said Bernecker. “Since I was young, my mom has helped me to persevere and work hard for what I want to achieve. I learned that you have to take on challenges instead of running away from them. If you can do that, you will get good grades and succeed in life.” Women’s soccer head coach Manoj Khettry noticed Bernecker’s impressive mind, but was more interested in how she took things to heart.
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“If I could use a word to describe Carmen, it would be thoughtful,” said Khettry. “She lets ideas affect her. One of the things that has allowed her to grow so much is that she allows her ideas and her thoughts and her experiences to change her.” As a student, Bernecker has shown many of the same tendencies. Dr. Ana Eire, Spanish professor and advisor to the Madrid study-abroad program, said Bernecker not only stands out in her classroom this semester, but among all of the students she’s taught at Stetson. “Carmen is truly extraordinary,” said Eire. “I have been teaching at Stetson for many years, and I can honestly say she is one of the best students I have ever had. She is just outstanding in every way. Her Spanish is excellent, as is her work ethic.” While she has made it look effortless, Bernecker attributes her success to the support of those around her. “I want to thank all the people that have helped me along the way. My coaches have made me a better player and person. Without my friends and family, I wouldn’t have made it this far in life. I’m just very lucky.”
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2015 Hatter Schedules Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Date Opponent Time Jan. 3 Florida A&M 1:00 pm Jan. 10 * at Florida Gulf Coast 7:05 pm Jan. 14 * at Jacksonville 7:00 pm Jan. 17 * North Florida 1:00 pm Jan. 22 * at Kennesaw State 7:00 pm Jan. 24 * at USC Upstate 2:00 pm Jan. 29 * Northern Kentucky 7:00 pm Jan. 31 * Lipscomb 1:00 pm Feb. 3 at Bethune-Cookman 7:00 pm Feb. 7 * Florida Gulf Coast 3:30 pm Feb. 12 * at Lipscomb 7:30 pm Feb. 14 * at Northern Kentucky 7:00 pm Feb. 19 * USC Upstate 7:00 pm Feb. 21 * Kennesaw State 1:00 pm Feb. 25 * Jacksonville 7:00 pm Feb. 28 * at North Florida 7:00 pm Mar. 3 Atlantic Sun Quarterfinals TBA Mar. 5 Atlantic Sun Semifinals TBA Mar. 8 Atlantic Sun Championship TBA
Date Opponent Time Jan. 3 at Valparaiso 2:35 pm Jan. 10 * at Florida Gulf Coast 4:05 pm Jan. 14 * Jacksonville 7:00 pm Jan. 17 * at North Florida 2:00 pm Jan. 22 * Kennesaw State 7:00 pm Jan. 24 * USC Upstate 1:00 pm Jan. 29 * at Northern Kentucky 7:00 pm Jan. 31 * at Lipscomb 5:00 pm Feb. 7 * Florida Gulf Coast 1:00 pm Feb. 12 * Lipscomb 7:00 pm Feb. 14 * Northern Kentucky 1:00 pm Feb. 19 * at USC Upstate 7:00 pm Feb. 21 * at Kennesaw State 2:00 pm Feb. 25 * at Jacksonville 7:00 pm Feb. 28 * North Florida 1:00 pm Mar. 6 Atlantic Sun Quarterfinals TBA Mar. 11 Atlantic Sun Semifinals TBA Mar. 15 Atlantic Sun Championship TBA
* - Atlantic Sun game All times Eastern and subject to change Home matches in Bold
* - Atlantic Sun game All times Eastern and subject to change Home matches in Bold
Men’s Tennis Date Opponent Jan. 16 at USF Jan. 24-26 at ITF Futures Feb. 1 Florida Southern Feb. 4 Bethune Cookman Feb. 13 Florida Atlantic Feb. 14 Troy Feb. 20 at Florida A&M Feb. 20 at Florida State Feb. 22 ^ vs. George Washington Feb. 27 at Georgia Southern Feb. 28 at Georgia Tech Mar. 3 at UAB Mar. 4 at Samford Mar. 9 Lehigh Mar. 10 Appalachian State Mar. 19 * at USC Upstate Mar. 21 * at Kennesaw State Mar. 26 * Northern Kentucky Mar. 28 * Lipscomb Apr. 2 * at UNF Apr. 11 * FGCU Apr. 17-19 A-Sun Championship
Women’s Tennis Time 10:30 am All day 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 1:00 pm 10:30 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 2:00 pm 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 10:00 am TBA 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 2:00 pm TBA
^ - Atlanta, Ga. | * - Atlantic Sun match All times Eastern and subject to change Home matches in Bold
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Date Opponent Jan. 24 Troy Jan. 31 at FIU Feb. 6 Georgia Southern Feb. 8 Florida Atlantic Feb. 18 Bethune Cookman Feb. 26 Oakland Feb. 28 College of Charleston Mar. 1 SCAD Mar. 7 Grand Valley State Mar. 9 Lehigh Mar. 11 Chattanooga Mar. 19 * at USC Upstate Mar. 21 * at Kennesaw State Mar. 26 * Northern Kentucky Mar. 28 * Lipscomb Apr. 2 * at North Florida Apr. 8 UCF Apr. 11 * Florida Gulf Coast Apr. 17-19 A-Sun Championship
Time 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 12:00 pm 11:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:00 pm TBA 12:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:30 pm 10:00 am TBA
* - Atlantic Sun match All times Eastern and subject to change Home matches in Bold
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2015 Hatter Schedules 2015 Baseball Date Opponent Feb. 13 LaSalle Feb. 14 LaSalle Feb. 15 LaSalle Feb. 18 FIU Feb. 20 Central Michigan Feb. 21 Central Michigan (DH) Feb. 22 Central Michigan Feb. 24 at Bethune-Cookman Feb. 27 Penn Feb. 28 Penn Mar. 1 Penn Mar. 3 Michigan Mar. 6 at Mississippi Mar. 7 at Mississippi Mar. 8 at Mississippi Mar. 11 at Miami Mar. 13 Harvard Mar. 14 Harvard (DH) Mar. 15 Harvard Mar. 17 at South Florida Mar. 20 LIU Mar. 21 LIU Mar. 22 LIU Mar. 24 Florida Mar. 27 at Creighton Mar. 28 at Creighton Mar. 29 at Creighton Mar. 31 South Florida Apr. 2 * Kennesaw State Apr. 3 * Kennesaw State Apr. 4 * Kennesaw State Apr. 7 at Florida Apr. 10 * at USC Upstate Apr. 11 * at USC Upstate Apr. 12 * at USC Upstate Apr. 14 at South Florida Apr. 17 * Northern Kentucky Apr. 18 * Northern Kentucky Apr. 19 * Northern Kentucky Apr. 21 at Florida State Apr. 24 * at Jacksonville Apr. 25 * at Jacksonville Apr. 26 * at Jacksonville Apr. 28 Bethune-Cookman May 1 * North Florida May 2 * North Florida May 3 * North Florida May 5 Florida State May 8 * at Lipscomb May 9 * at Lipscomb May 10 * at Lipscomb May 14 * FGCU May 15 * FGCU May 16 * FGCU May 20-24 at A-Sun Tournament
2015 Softball Time 6:30 PM 5:00 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 3:00 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM 12:00 PM 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM TBA
* - Atlantic Sun game | Home games in Bold All times subject to change
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Date Opponent Time Feb. 6 1 Morehead State 6:30 PM Feb. 7 1 Michigan State 4:00 PM Feb. 7 1 Akron 6:00 PM Feb. 8 1 Rhode Island 12:00 PM Feb. 13 Minnesota (DH) TBA Feb. 20 Morgan State 6:00 PM Feb. 21 Morgan State (DH) 1:00 PM Feb. 27 2 Alabama State 4:00 PM Feb. 27 2 Colgate 6:30 PM Feb. 28 2 Troy 4:00 PM Feb. 28 2 Alabama State 6:30 PM Mar. 1 2 TBA 12:00 PM Mar. 4 LaSalle (DH) 1:00 PM Mar. 6 3 LaSalle 4:00 PM Mar. 6 3 Chattanooga 6:30 PM Mar. 7 3 Kansas 4:00 PM Mar. 7 3 LaSalle 6:30 PM Mar. 8 3 TBA 12:00 PM Mar. 13 South Dakota (DH) 2:00 PM Mar. 18 Monmouth (DH) 4:00 PM Mar. 21 * at Lipscomb (DH) 2:00 PM Mar. 22 * at Lipscomb 2:00 PM Mar. 25 Bethune-Cookman (DH) 4:00 PM Mar. 28 * Florida Gulf Coast (DH) 1:00 PM Mar. 29 * Florida Gulf Coast 12:00 PM Apr. 3 * Kennesaw State (DH) 12:00 PM Apr. 4 * Kennesaw State 1:00 PM Apr. 8 UCF 6:00 PM Apr. 11 * at USC Upstate (DH) 1:00 PM Apr. 12 * at USC Upstate 1:00 PM Apr. 15 * North Florida (DH) 4:00 PM Apr. 18 * Northern Kentucky (DH) 1:00 PM Apr. 19 * Northern Kentucky 12:00 PM Apr. 22 * North Florida 4:00 PM Apr. 28 * at Jacksonville (DH) 1:00 PM Apr. 29 * at Jacksonville 1:00 PM May 6-9 at Atlantic Sun Championship TBA 1 - Westin Lake Mary Lead-Off Classic 2 - Stetson Invitational 3 - Stetson Classic * - Atlantic Sun game | Home games in Bold All times subject to change
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