ASTON,Pa.- The Immaculata women's field hockey team opened up Atlantic East Conference play by getting into the win column by taking down Neumann University with a score of 2-0.
 
Gianna Gatto got the party started early with a goal in the 7^th minute of the game to give the Mighty Macs a 1-0 lead in the first period. The score would remain 1-0 for the rest of the half.
Stephanie Webb provided the second and final goal of the game just 12 seconds into the start of the second half off of a feed from Gianna Gatto.
 
The Mighty Macs were led by Gatto and Lauren Vandenbraak, who both provided 4 shots on goal. Meanwhile, Gabrielle O'Brien tallied 3 shots on goal and Stephanie Webb added 2.
 
On the defensive end, goalkeeper Julia Levase tallied 5 saves in a strong effort to keep the Knights off of the scoreboard. Madalyn Bonner made a stellar play on the ball to prevent a goal, adding a defensive save to her stat line.
 
The Immaculata women's field hockey team is back in action on Tuesday, October 11^th , where they welcome Marywood University into Draper Walsh Stadium for a 4:00 start as they continue Atlantic East Conference play.