ROSEMONT, Pa.- The Immaculata University women's soccer team needed only a 13th minute goal to defeat Rosemont College 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon. The Mighty Macs maintained the upper hand throughout the contest, outshooting the Ravens 25-4 in the match. Immaculata picks up their second road win of the season and improves to 3-4-1 on the year. 

How It Happened

• Immaculata wasted no time putting pressure on the Ravens, as Rachel McNamee and Carly Coleman generated shots before the three minute mark.
• Savanna Crowding, McNamee, and Gabby Palladino each attempted shots in the eighth minute of play just before the Mighty Macs drew their first corner kick of the game.
• Immaculata played through the middle of their formation to get on the board at the 12:04 mark. The Mighty Macs fielded a punt inside the semi circle before using a header for a give and go pass. From the center spot, Immaculata led Rachel McNamee for a one-on-one opportunity against the Ravens' keeper, as she slipped a right footed shot inside the left post.
• The Mighty Macs' defense did not allow a shot until the 27th minute, where Emily Guthier made a save to her left.
• Immaculata created four more shots and two more corners before halftime, but none would be realized as the Macs entered the break with a 1-0 lead.
• The Mighty Macs collected a 55th minute corner that fed shots in succession from Savanna Crowding and Marissa Birmingham.
• The Ravens fought for the equalizer midway through the second half, as a shot from Cassidy Smith led to a pair of Rosemont corner kicks.
• Immaculata tightened up late, allowing no shots after the 65th minute. 
• The Mighty Macs garnered five more shot attempts before finalizing up their 1-0 victory.

Inside the Numbers

• Rachel McNamee collected her fourth goal through seven games. She'd record five shots, placing three on target on the afternoon.
• Savanna Crowding generated six shots, including two on frame, while Gabby Palladino created four shots for the Macs.
• Carly Coleman and Maria Granitto each had a pair of shot attempts on goal. 
• Defenders Sam Terry, Janelle Kern, Samantha Sedito, and Marissa Birmingham played the duration of the contest, Immaculata's first clean sheet of the season.

Up Next

• The Immaculata women's soccer team enters a three game home stand that begins with Penn State Abington on Saturday, September 21st at 1pm. 
• Saturday's contest at Draper Walsh Stadium serves as a dedication game to the B+ Foundation.