IMMACULATA, Pa. – Immaculata women's soccer saw an impressive day from
Gracie Repici, whose career-high three goals, and first career hat trick, helped Immaculata earn a 3-1 win versus the Gwynedd Mercy University Griffins on Saturday.
Saturday's contest was a Pink Out Game, honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Mighty Macs are 7-4 for the season. They are 2-1 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST GWYNEDD MERCY
- Repici knocked in her first shot of the day after beating her defender, on an assist by Briana Carpinella. Flora Hernandez tipped a pass to Natalie D'Alfonso, who dropped a dime to Repici, allowing her to send a shot to the left side of the net. This gave Immaculata a 2-0 lead in the opening 20 minutes. Despite an Addi Husenica save in the 25th minute, the Griffins responded three minutes after to cut the deficit in half. Husenica denied a Gwynedd Mercy shot in the final seconds, with Immaculata holding a 2-1 advantage at halftime.
- The Mighty Macs' offense went to work in the second half with multiple shots and corner kicks. Hernandez assisted Repici again, when the latter capped off her scoring with a rocket that went just over the goalie's head. Gwynedd Mercy, down two goals, got one back in the 89th minute on a penalty kick. But, the comeback attempt was too late. Immaculata won 3-2.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Repici led the way with three goals, putting her season total at 10.
- Repici is now in a seven-way tie for fourth all-time in Immaculata women's soccer history for single-season goals.
- She is tied for sixth in single-season points (23).
- Hernandez tallied two assists, while D'Alfonso and Carpinella saw one.
- Husenica made five saves in goal in the first half.
UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs take on the Saint Elizabeth University Eagles on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The match in Morristown, N.J., will start at 6 p.m.
