Immaculata women's soccer's Sam Terry and Mia Perrone in a recent game

Women's Soccer 10/1/2026

Women's Soccer Opens Final Atlantic East Season Saturday at Centenary

Women's Soccer at Centenary
Atlantic East Conference Opener
Saturday, October 3 | 3 p.m.
J.E. Reeves Jr. Field | Hackettstown, N.J.

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WHAT TO KNOW

The Immaculata University women's soccer team (5-3-0) will open Atlantic East Conference play on Saturday afternoon when the Mighty Macs travel to Centenary University for a 3 p.m. matchup at J.E. Reeves Jr. Field.
Immaculata enters Saturday's match after having their five-game winning streak snapped by Ursinus on Wednesday, falling 2-0 at Draper Walsh Stadium.
Centenary enters Saturday's matchup at 0-7-0 after falling to John Jay College, 4-0, on Wednesday evening.

SERIES HISTORY

Saturday's matchup will be the 20th meeting between Immaculata and Centenary in a series that began in 2007.
Immaculata is 4-12-3 all-time against the Cyclones entering Saturday's contest.

LAST MEETING

Immaculata defeated Centenary, 2-0, in the teams' most recent meeting on October 4, 2025, at Draper Walsh Stadium.
Sam Terry and Gabby Palladino both scored for the Mighty Macs, and Lily McGee added an assist on Palladino's goal. Emily Guthier made two saves in goal for Immaculata.

MIGHTY MAC NOTES

Gracie Repici leads the Mighty Macs with five goals and 11 points through seven games played. She has also added one assist and recorded the game-winning goal against DeSales.
Lily McGee contributed three goals and two assists for eight points, while registering nine shots on goal.
Flora Hernandez has three goals and one assist for seven points and leads Immaculata with 20 shots and 14 shots on goal.
Addison Yackel also scored three goals and added an assist for seven points, including goals against Notre Dame of Maryland, Cedar Crest, and Delaware Valley.
Heather Russell has added two goals and has played a team-high 548 minutes among Immaculata's field players. She has helped anchor a defense that has allowed 12 goals through eight matches.
Devan Cosgrove and Addi Husenica have split time in goal for the Mighty Macs. Husenica has recorded 13 saves with a .813 save percentage, while Cosgrove has made 12 saves.
Repici, McGee and Natalie D'Alfonso were featured on Episode 37 of the Tuesday Talk – IU Athletics Podcast earlier this season.

SCOUTING CENTENARY

Centenary enters Saturday's Atlantic East opener with a 0-7 record after dropping a 4-0 decision at John Jay on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Fogarty led the Cyclones with three shots in Wednesday's contest against John Jay, including two shots on goal.
Emily Piser and Emily Ayala each recorded a shot on goal in the John Jay matchup and will be players to watch in the Centenary attack.
Naveah O'Keefe made 12 saves against John Jay and has provided Centenary with a strong presence in goal.
Kelly Martyanov, a 6-foot junior striker, provides another attacking option for the Cyclones.
Krista Wihlborg and Taylor Fallon are among Centenary's senior returners and will provide experience for the Cyclones as they open conference play.

ATLANTIC EAST CONFERENCE OPENERS

Immaculata begins its final Atlantic East campaign on Saturday at Centenary.
The Mighty Macs finished 3-4 in AEC play in 2025 and tied for fifth in the conference standings.
Immaculata's first AEC home contest of 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, when the Mighty Macs host Gwynedd Mercy at Draper Walsh Stadium at 11 a.m.
The Mighty Macs and Cyclones will meet again on October 24 at Draper Walsh Stadium in their second AEC matchup of the season.
Immaculata, Centenary, Gwynedd Mercy, and Marymount will join the United East Conference for the 2027-28 academic year.

UP NEXT

The Immaculata women's soccer team will remain on the road Wednesday, October 7, when the Mighty Macs travel to Marymount University for a 5 p.m. Atlantic East Conference matchup.

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Players Mentioned

#8 Gabby Palladino: F; 5' 3"; Senior

#00 Devan Cosgrove: GK; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#15 Natalie D'Alfonso: F; 5' 2"; Sophomore

#0 Addi Husenica: GK; 5' 3"; Junior

#9 Lily McGee: F; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#3 Gracie Repici: F; 5' 3"; Sophomore

#4 Sam Terry: D; 5' 2"; Senior

#7 Addison Yackel: M; 5' 9"; Junior

#10 Flora Hernandez: F; 5' 8"; Junior

#30 Heather Russell: D; 5' 10"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#8 Gabby Palladino
: 5' 3"; Senior
: F

#00 Devan Cosgrove
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: GK

#15 Natalie D'Alfonso
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: F

#0 Addi Husenica
: 5' 3"; Junior
: GK

#9 Lily McGee
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: F

#3 Gracie Repici
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: F

#4 Sam Terry
: 5' 2"; Senior
: D

#7 Addison Yackel
: 5' 9"; Junior
: M

#10 Flora Hernandez
: 5' 8"; Junior
: F

#30 Heather Russell
: 5' 10"; Graduate Student
: D