Women's Volleyball at Centenary University
Atlantic East Conference Match
October 21 | 6 p.m.
John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center | Hackettstown, N.J.
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WHAT TO KNOW
- Immaculata (5-14, 1-0 AEC) travels to play at Centenary (NJ) in an Atlantic East Conference match on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
- Immaculata enters Wednesday's match after defeating Saint Elizabeth on Saturday in their AEC opener, 3-0.
- Centenary (6-9, 1-0 AEC) enters Wednesday's match after defeating Marymount 3-1 in their AEC opener on October 14.
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SERIES HISTORY
- Wednesday's match will mark the 17th meeting between Immaculata and Centenary in a series that began in 2007.
- Immaculata is 9-7 all-time vs. Centenary.
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LAST MEETING
- Immaculata defeated Centenary 3-2 in their last meeting on October 29, 2025, at Alumnae Hall.
- Immaculata won the fifth set 15-3, using a 12-point run that included five service aces from Lauren Gartman to close out the 3-2 victory.
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MIGHTY MAC NOTES
- Immaculata opened Atlantic East Conference play with a dominant 3-0 victory over Saint Elizabeth on Saturday, October 17, winning by set scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 25-11. The Mighty Macs improved to 5-14 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
- Madi Kyle recorded a team-best eight kills against Saint Elizabeth, bringing her season total to 167 kills.
- Tara Hirschtritt recorded 12 assists in Saturday's sweep, helping the Mighty Macs maintain offensive rhythm throughout the match.
- Angelica Santini Bulerin finished with 10 assists, four service aces and six digs against the Eagles. She enters Wednesday's match with 263 assists on the season and is closing in on 1,000 career assists, needing 111.
- Adriana Ventura led Immaculata with eight digs against Saint Elizabeth and added two consecutive service aces in the third set. She enters Wednesday's match with 253 digs on the season and 640 career digs.
- Eliana Szatkowski closed out the second set with a service ace before recording the match-clinching kill in the third set, helping Immaculata secure its first conference victory of the season. Szatkowski leads Immaculata with 40 total blocks this season (32 assisted).
- Immaculata hit .390 as a team, totaling 31 kills while limiting Saint Elizabeth to eight kills and a .051 hitting percentage. The Mighty Macs also recorded 11 service aces in the three-set victory.
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SCOUTING CENTENARY
- Centenary enters the matchup following a 3-1 victory over Marymount on October 14. The Cyclones have shown the ability to compete in extended matches, including a five-set victory over Cedar Crest on September 29.
- Centenary averages 2.8 service aces per set, compared with 1.7 for Immaculata. The Mighty Macs will need to limit service errors and maintain consistent serve reception.
- The Cyclones average 15.3 digs per set, giving them a strong defensive foundation. Immaculata will need to sustain rallies and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- Poppy Skjonnemand recorded 18 kills against Marymount on October 14, providing a key offensive option for the Cyclones.
- Adrienne Xiao registered 33 assists in Centenary's four-set victory over Marymount, helping direct the offense.
- Rey Bennett is a contributor in the Cyclones' defensive game; Bennett recorded 22 digs in four sets against Mount Saint Mary on September 19.
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UP NEXT
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Following Wednesday's road matchup, Immaculata returns to Alumnae Hall on Saturday, October 24, for a doubleheader. The Mighty Macs will host Gwynedd Mercy in an Atlantic East Conference match at 1 p.m. Immaculata will then host Central Penn in a non-conference match at 3 p.m.
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