IMMACULATA, Pa.- Junior Savanna Crowding came off the bench to score a goal and added an assist, senior Rachel McNamee scored a goal, and freshman Carly Coleman scored a goal as Immaculata rolled past Gwynedd Mercy 3-0 in their Atlantic East Conference women's soccer opener on Saturday afternoon at Draper Walsh Stadium.

This was the Mighty Macs first Atlantic East Conference win since October 8, 2022, when they defeated Gwynedd Mercy 4-0.

Senior Day

Prior to today's game, the Immaculata women's soccer team honored their five senior players. Kelsey Caldarelli, Janelle Kern, Brianna Latham, Rachel McNamee, and Maddy Trainor for their careers, and contributions to Immaculata University and the women's soccer program.

How it Happened

• Immaculata got off to a fast start with Rachel McNamee generating the first shot in the game's fourth minute.
• Immaculata opened the scoring in the 27^th minute, when Savanna Crowding played a through ball that Gabby Palladino ran down and crossed the ball to Rachel McNamee for her fifth goal of the season to put Immaculata ahead 1-0.
• Immaculata extended their lead to 2-0 in the game's 36^th minute when Savanna Crowding scored her second goal of the season on an assist from Marissa Birmingham.
• The Mighty Macs continued to press the remainder of the half but were unable to extend their lead and led 2-0 at the half.
• Immaculata led 17-0 in shots in the first half.
• Immaculata extended their lead to 3-0 in the games 69^th minute when Sam Terry's corner kick was headed into the goal by Carly Coleman for her second goal of the season.
• Gwynedd Mercy generated five shots in the second half, and Immaculata goalkeeper Emily Guthier made three saves in the second half to earn the clean sheet as Immaculata won 3-0.

Inside the Numbers

• Savanna Crowding continued her strong week with a goal and an assist in the game. Coming off the bench today, Crowding generated three shots, including two on goal. Crowding scored goals in both the Mighty Macs wins this week.
• Rachel McNamee scored her fifth goal of the season, and the 18^th of her Mighty Mac career. She is now tied for fifth in career goals, and her 44 career points moves her into fourth place all-time.
• Gabby Palladino generated four shots including two on goal and assisted on the game's first goal. Palladino has three assists on the season.
• Sam Terry added her team high fourth assist, as her corner kick found Carly Coleman's head for the Mighty Macs third goal of the game.
• Goalkeeper Emily Guthier made three saves on the day, to earn her second shutout of the season.
• Immaculata's back line of Janelle Kern, Samantha Seidito, Sam Terry, Marissa Birmingham, and Jena Hayes, limited the Griffins to just five shots, with three on goal, and no corner kicks.
• Immaculata outshot Gwynedd Mercy 31-5, with a 15-3 advantage in shots on goal.

Up Next

• The Immaculata women's soccer team (5-5-0, 1-0-0 AEC) will be back in action on Wednesday, October 2^nd when they travel to play at Haverford College at 4:00 pm.