IMMACULATA, Pa. – The Immaculata field hockey team got off to a promising start on Thursday evening, but a strong response from visiting Kean proved to be too much as the Mighty Macs fell 6-1 in non-conference play.
 
Freshman forward Morgan Barnes gave Immaculata the early lead, scoring just 4:26 into the first quarter to give Immaculata a 1-0 lead.
 
However, Kean responded quickly, scoring six unanswered goals – three in the first quarter, and two more before halftime – to pull away.
 
With the loss, Immaculata falls to 4–8 overall, while Kean improves to 5–5 on the season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED VS KEAN

• Morgan Barnes scored 4:26 into the first quarter to give the Mighty Macs the early 1-0 lead.
• Kean responded immediately to tie the game at 1–1 at 5:07.
• Kean added two more goals to lead 3–1 after the first quarter.
• The Cougars extended their lead with two goals before halftime, making it 5–1.
• Kean added its final goal to make it 6–1 in the 43rd minute.

 
INISIDE THE NUMBERS

• Morgan Barnes recorded her third goal of the season.
• Maria Berenato registered two shots on goal.
• Ella Miller played for the final 38 minutes in goal, making three saves on four shots faced.
• Mackenzie Schrack started in goal, recording three saves on eight shots faced.

 
UP NEXT

• The Mighty Macs return to action Friday, October 3, when they host Oswego State at 4 p.m. at Draper Walsh Stadium