IMMACULATA, Pa. - The Immaculata University women's basketball team could not overcome a double-figure first half deficit to visiting Marymount (12-4, 3-0 Atlantic East) Wednesday night in Alumnae Hall, dropping the Atlantic East Conference matchup, 64-40. Theresa Kearney was the lone Mighty Mac to reach double figures in scoring with a team-high 11 points and five rebounds.

Amber Ballinger added five assists and five steals in the effort for the Macs (4-12, 1-2 Atlantic East).

HOW IT HAPPENED
-Marymount raced out to an early 8-2 run the start Wednesday night's matchup before Kearney and Brielle Rigo were able to cut the deficit down to four at the six-minute mark of the first quarter.
-The Saints responded right back with a 12-3 run to take a 12-point lead into the second quarter.
-The Mighty Macs struggled to get into a rhythm offensively in the final ten minutes of the opening half, leading to a 16-point deficit at the break.
-Despite Kearney scoring nine of her 11 points in the second half alone, the Macs were unable to cut any deeper into the deficit as the Saints outscored IU, 28-20, in the final half. 

TEAM COMPARISON
-The Saints finished the night shooting 25-of-56 (44.6%) from the floor, while the Macs were 16-of-51 (31.4%).
-Marymount controlled the battle on the boards, 42-26.
-The Mighty Macs caused 20 turnovers in the matchup while committing 24 of their own. The Saints scored 23 points off turnovers opposite the Macs' 12 on their opportunities
 
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
-Points: Kearney 11, Kohutka 9, Ayoub 6
-Assists: Ballinger 5, Kearney 3
-Rebounds: Kearney/Rigo 5, Halloran 4
-Steals: Ballinger 5, Kelly 3

UP NEXT
Immaculata (4-12, 1-2 Atlantic East) returns to action Saturday on the road at Gwynedd Mercy. Tip off is scheduled for 1 p.m.