IMMACULATA, Pa.- The Immaculata women's soccer team (2-1-0, 0-0-0 AEC) scored twice in the games final eight minutes to earn their second come from behind win of the season, defeating King's 2-1 at Draper Walsh Stadium.

Rachel McNamee scored her third goal of the season in the games 73^rd minute, and Kelsey Caldarelli scored in the 89^th minute to give the Mighty Macs their second win of the season.

How it Happened

• King's College started strong, pushing the attack.
• The Immaculata defense was able to hold off the Monarch's early advantage in possession.
• Kelsey Caldarelli generated the games first shot in the fifth minute of play.
• Kings continued applying pressure and forced Immaculata goalkeeper Emily Guthier to make two saves.
• The Monarchs opened the scoring in the games 21^st minute Leah Starkey slid the ball past Guthier to take the 1-0 lead.
• The first half ended with King's holding the 1-0 lead. The Monarchs had a 9-2 advantage in shots, and a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal.
• In the second half of play, Immaculata began strong generating multiple scoring opportunities.
• Rachel McNamee got the Mighty Macs on the board in the games 73^rd minute scoring on a free kick from 30 yards out for the second consecutive game, to the level the score at 1-1.
• Immaculata earned a corner kick in the game's 89^th minute. Sam Terry placed the corner kick just outside the box, and the ball found ended up on Kelsey Caldarelli's foot who scored her first goal of the season to give the Mighty Macs the 2-1 lead.
• Immaculata would go on to close out the final 2:01 to earn the 2-1 win.

Inside the Numbers

• Rachel McNamee continued her strong start to her senior year scoring for the third straight game and converting a 30-yard free kick for the second straight game.
• Kelsey Caldarelli scored her first goal of the season with 2:01 remaining.
• Gabby Palladino assisted Caldarelli's game winner for her first assist in a Mighty Macs uniform.
• Goalkeeper Emily Guthier made seven saves.
• Carly Coleman generated two shots.
• Savanna Crowding had one shot.
• This was Immaculata's first win against King's, as the Monarchs had taken the previous three meetings.

Of Note

• Immaculata got strong performances from everyone today including Gabby Palladino, Sam Terry, Marissa Birmingham, Janelle Kern, and Samantha Seidito.

Up Next

• The Immaculata women's soccer team will be back in action on Saturday, September 7^th when they travel to play at Wilson College 1 pm.