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IU Women's Soccer Gabby Palladino in a recent game

Women's Soccer

Mighty Macs Host Neumann in Crucial AEC Showdown Wednesday Night

Women's Soccer vs Neumann
Wednesday, October 22 | 7 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata women's soccer team (3-8-1, 2-2-0 AEC) returns to action when they host Neumann in an important AEC contest on Wednesday evening at Draper Walsh Stadium.
  • Immaculata is looking to bounce back after Saturday's 4-2 loss at Pratt.
  • Neumann (5-8-2, 3-1 AEC) enters Wednesday's game after defeating Gwynedd Mercy 1-0 in an AEC game at Neumann on Saturday.
  • Wednesday's game is part of a Pink Out Doubleheader for Breast Cancer Awareness.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Immaculata and Neumann are meeting for the 29th time in their series that began in 2001.
  • Immaculata is 7-19-2 all-time vs Neumann.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata earned a 2-2 draw at Neumann in their last meeting on October 23, 2024, to clinch a spot in the AEC Tournament.
  • Gabby Palladino scored the tying goal in the 80th minute for Immaculata. Rachel McNamee scored the in the 26th minute for Immaculata.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Gabby Palladino scored both goals for Immaculata in their loss at Pratt on Saturday. Palladino leads the Mighty Macs in scoring with four goals and 11 points.
  • Gracie Repici got her team high fourth assist of the season on Palladino's first goal. Repici scored three goals and is second in scoring with 10 points.
  • Sophia Mazzotta registered her first collegiate point on Saturday, when she assisted Palladino's second goal.
  • Immaculata will rely on goalkeeper Emily Guthier, and defenders Sam Terry, Samantha Seidito, and Maria Granitto on the defensive side.
  • Immaculata will look to Lily McGee, Natalie D'Alfonso, and Addison Yackel for additional support on the offensive side of the ball.
 
SCOUTING NEUMANN
  • Sophomore midfielder Julianna Hatt scored her third goal of the season in the 35th minute of Neumann's 1-0 win over Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday.
  • Junior forward Ebony Arvelo leads the Knights in scoring with four goals, two assists and 10 points.
  • Senior midfielder Anna Poelmann scored three goals and has seven points for Neumann.
  • First year goalkeeper Shannon Duffy has made 87 saves, on 235 shots faced, and has three shutouts.
  • As a team Neumann is averaging 11.8 shots per game, and their opponents are averaging 15.9 shots per game.
 
AEC WEEKLY HONORS
  • Gabby Palladino was named the AEC Weekly Honor Roll on Monday. Palladino delivered a strong attacking display in Immaculata's matchup at Pratt on Saturday. She scored two goals and recorded seven shot attempts, five of which were on goal.
 
POST SEASON PICTURE
  • With only five teams qualifying for the AEC Tournament, each AEC game will carry huge implications for trying to lock down a spot in the post season.
  • Immaculata currently sits in fifth place at 2-2-0 for six points, tied with Pratt who holds the head-to-head tiebreaker with Immaculata. Gwynedd Mercy is 1-3-0 for three points and is tied with Centenary who is also 1-3-0 for three points. Immaculata holds the head-to-head tiebreaker on Centenary.
  • Neumann currently is in third place at 3-1-0 for nine points.
  • Marywood is 4-0-0 for 12 points, and Marymount is 4-1-0 for 12 points.
 
UP NEXT
  • Immaculata will travel to Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday, for an import AEC matchup at 3:00 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Rachel McNamee

#7 Rachel McNamee

M
5' 6"
Senior
Maria Granitto

#13 Maria Granitto

D
5' 6"
Senior
Emily Guthier

#97 Emily Guthier

GK
5' 4"
Senior
Gabby Palladino

#8 Gabby Palladino

F
5' 3"
Senior
Samantha Seidito

#12 Samantha Seidito

D
5' 0"
Senior
Sam Terry

#4 Sam Terry

D
5' 2"
Junior
Addison Yackel

#7 Addison Yackel

M
5' 9"
Sophomore
Gracie Repici

#3 Gracie Repici

F
5' 3"
Freshman
Natalie D

#15 Natalie D'Alfonso

F
5' 2"
Freshman
Sophia Mazzotta

#33 Sophia Mazzotta

M
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Rachel McNamee

#7 Rachel McNamee

5' 6"
Senior
M
Maria Granitto

#13 Maria Granitto

5' 6"
Senior
D
Emily Guthier

#97 Emily Guthier

5' 4"
Senior
GK
Gabby Palladino

#8 Gabby Palladino

5' 3"
Senior
F
Samantha Seidito

#12 Samantha Seidito

5' 0"
Senior
D
Sam Terry

#4 Sam Terry

5' 2"
Junior
D
Addison Yackel

#7 Addison Yackel

5' 9"
Sophomore
M
Gracie Repici

#3 Gracie Repici

5' 3"
Freshman
F
Natalie D

#15 Natalie D'Alfonso

5' 2"
Freshman
F
Sophia Mazzotta

#33 Sophia Mazzotta

5' 3"
Freshman
M