Manning Nets First Career Brace as Hatters Fall to Florida Atlantic, 3-2

DELAND, Fla. — Stetson came up just short against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night, falling 3-2 at the Stetson Athletic Training Center. The Hatters held a 9-6 advantage in shots and put five attempts on target, but the Owls made the most of their opportunities, scoring three times on four shots on goal. After being held scoreless in the opening half, Stetson mounted a late push behind a breakout performance from Xavier Manning, who scored the first two goals of his collegiate career to record his first career brace. Manning accounted for both Stetson goals on just two shots, putting…