Box Score

BRYN ATHYN, Pa. – Immaculata University's (1-0) field hockey team scored three second-half goals to break a tie, and started the 2017 season with a 5-2 win on the road at Bryn Athyn (0-1) in non-conference action.
 
Senior Megan Donegan had a team-best three goals, while senior Cayla Williams and sophomore Layne Kennedy each scored one goal each. Junior Jackie Wood and sophomore Colleen Bradley each had one assist.
 
How it Happened
· Megan Donegan got the Mighty Macs on the scoreboard first in the 14th minute as she tipped in a pass from Jackie Wood.
· Immaculata extended its lead to 2-0 in the 23rd minute as Cayla Williams scored unassisted.
· Bryn Athyn came back to tie the game (2-2) in the 33rd minute as they had goals from Kyla Rogers and Payton Boler just three minutes apart.   
· Immaculata broke up the halftime tie early in the second half as Layne Kennedy scored unassisted as she was able to push the ball into the cage in the 38th minute.
· Donegan added two more insurance goals for the Mighty Macs just three minutes apart in the 43rd and 46th minute. Colleen Bradley assisted on Donegan's first goal, while she scored on a break-away to compete the hat trick.
 
Inside the Numbers
· Goals: Donegan with a hat trick (3) to move into third all-time in goals in 24 for her career. Williams and Kennedy each with one goal.
· Assists: Wood and Bradley each with one assist.
· Shots: Donegan attempted a team-high six shots.
· Saves: Immaculata used both Jackie Victor and Randie Kuhar, and neither goalkeeper registered a save. Kuhar earned her first win in goal, playing the majoring of the second half for the Mighty Macs.
· Team Stats: Immaculata outshot Bryn Athyn, 19-4, including 11-0 during the second half, and held a 12-5 advantage in penalty corners.  
 
Coaches Corner
"I was really impressed with how the team stepped up in the second half," said head coach Kate Fay. "The team played together with heart, and worked together as a unit to earn the win."
 
Up Next
Immaculata opens the home portion of the 2017 schedule on Thursday night, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. hosting Bryn Mawr at Draper Walsh Stadium.