Field Hockey vs. Gwynedd Mercy
Saturday, October 24 | 2 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
Senior Day
 
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WHAT TO KNOW

• The Immaculata field hockey team is back at Draper Walsh Stadium to host Gwynedd Mercy in their UEC regular season finale on Saturday at 2 p.m.
• Immaculata (5-10, 2-3 UEC) enters Saturday's game following their dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Wilson on Wednesday evening that clinched a berth in the United East Conference Tournament.
• Gwynedd Mercy (0-15, 0-5 UEC) enters Saturday's game after falling to Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday.
• Saturday is Senior Day as Immaculata honors seniors Kayla Ledbetter, Maria Berenato, Sydney Saxton, Olivia DiBona, Natalie Dodd, Alexa Marczak, and Gigi Fox before the game. 

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Immaculata and Gwynedd Mercy are meeting for the 37^th time in their series that began back in 1997.
• Immaculata is 7-29 all-time vs. Gwynedd Mercy.

 
LAST MEETING

• Immaculata defeated Gwynedd Mercy 3-2 in overtime in their last meeting on October 25, 2025, at Gwynedd Mercy.
• Gigi Fox scored the game-winning goal 4:16 into overtime off an assist from Alexis Andrada, who scored Immaculata's first goal. Emilyn Bivens scored Immaculata's second goal.

 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES

• Immaculata has won three out of their last four games recording victories over Manhattanville (3-2 in overtime) and Cedar Crest (3-1), and Wednesday's win over Wilson (2-1 in overtime), suffering a late narrow loss to St. Mary's of Maryland 2-1 on the road.
• Andrada leads Immaculata with 10 goals, one assist, and 21 points in 14 games. She has taken 47 shots, with 34 on goal, and has recorded two game-winning goals. Andrada scored the opening goal against Wilson and earned the penalty stroke that helped the Mighty Macs secure their overtime victory. She became the first player in program history to score 10 or more goals in a season three times.
• Morgan Barnes ranks second on the team with 13 points, totaling five goals and three assists in 15 games. She has recorded 29 shots, including 22 on goal, and leads the team with three game-winning goals. Barnes scored the overtime winner against Manhattanville and has been a consistent offensive contributor throughout October.
• Maria Freeman has recorded two goals and one assist in 12 appearances. She has taken 10 shots, with six on goal, and has also contributed a defensive save. Her ability to make an impact at both ends of the field makes her an important player to watch.
• Mackenzie Schrack has appeared in 12 games, recording 72 saves with a .713 save percentage across 648:26 of playing time. She has allowed 29 goals and posted a 2.68 goals-against average. Schrack made consecutive overtime saves against Wilson to help preserve Immaculata's tournament-clinching win.
• Immaculata will look for additional support on the offensive end from Gigi Fox (two goals, two assists), Maria Berenato (two goals and one assist), Taylor Eagan, and Alexa Marczak.
• Immaculata will look for support on the defensive side from Natalie Dodd (four defensive saves), Bailee Neitz (three defensive saves), and Kayla Ledbetter (two defensive saves).
• Olivia DiBona and Sydney Saxton have provided support in the midfield for Immaculata.

 
SCOUTING GWYNEDD MERCY

• Gwynedd Mercy enters the contest looking to reverse a difficult stretch of results. The Griffins have faced several challenging opponents and will aim to finish their season strongly against their conference-region rivals. Their most recent results include a narrow 2-1 overtime loss to Cedar Crest on October 17.
• Despite the challenging results, Gwynedd Mercy has shown the ability to generate offensive opportunities, earning 67 penalty corners and taking 92 shots. The Griffins will look to convert those chances into goals against the Mighty Macs.
• Morgan Hoban leads the Griffins with two goals and four points in 15 games. She has taken 19 shots, including 11 on goal, and is Gwynedd Mercy's leading offensive threat entering Saturday's contest.
• Gianna Radcliffe leads Gwynedd Mercy with three assists in 14 appearances. She has taken 27 shots, including 17 on goal.
• Goalkeeper Kelly Weaver has played 841:03 minutes across 14 games, recording 142 saves and a .686 save percentage. She has faced 65 goals and averages 4.64 goals against per game.

 
UNITED EAST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

• Immaculata has clinched a berth in the United East Conference Field Hockey Championship following its 2-1 overtime victory over Wilson on October 21. The Mighty Macs enter Saturday at 2-3 in conference play and currently sit fifth in the standings.
• Penn State Harrisburg has secured the No. 1 seed, while St. Mary's has locked up the No. 2 seed. Wilson currently sits third at 3-2, followed by Lancaster Bible in fourth at 3-3, Immaculata in fifth at 2-3, and Cedar Crest in sixth at 1-4.
• Lancaster Bible has completed its conference schedule with a 3-3 record. Wilson visits Penn State Harrisburg on Saturday, while Immaculata hosts Gwynedd Mercy at Draper Walsh Stadium.
• Depending on Saturday's results, Immaculata will finish either fourth or fifth in the conference standings.
• The United East Conference Tournament begins October 27 with first-round games hosted by the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds. The top two seeds receive byes to the October 31 semifinals, with the championship set for November 7 at the highest remaining seed.

 
UP NEXT
 
Saturday's game is the final game of the regular season.
 
The Immaculata field hockey team will be back in action on Tuesday, October 27, in the First Round of the United East Conference Tournament. Site and opponent to be determined.