Immaculata University

IMMACULATA, Pa. - The Immaculata University field hockey team closed out its regular season in style on Saturday afternoon, earning a 4-2 victory over Gwynedd Mercy University in an Atlantic East Conference contest at Draper Walsh Stadium on Senior Day. Alexis Andrada recorded a hat trick, while Morgan Barnes added a goal as the Mighty Macs rallied from a second-half deficit to secure the win.
 
Prior to the game, Immaculata honored its seven seniors FOR their contributions to the field hockey program: Kayla Ledbetter, Maria Berenato, Sydney Saxton, Olivia DiBona, Natalie Dodd, Alexa Marczak, and Gigi Fox.
 
With the victory, Immaculata finishes the regular season with a 6-10 overall record and a 3-3 mark in United East Conference play, earning the No. 4 seed in the United East Conference Tournament. The Mighty Macs will host No. 5 seed Wilson College in the first round on Tuesday, October 27, at Draper Walsh Stadium.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST GWYNEDD MERCY

• Immaculata applied pressure early, generating several penalty corners in the opening minutes before Andrada broke through at 4:34. The junior found the back of the cage for her 11th goal of the season to give the Mighty Macs a 1-0 lead. Immaculata continued to create scoring opportunities throughout the quarter, outshooting Gwynedd Mercy 10-0 and earning six penalty corners while maintaining its advantage heading into the second period.
• The Griffins responded in the second quarter, capitalizing on a penalty corner opportunity to even the score at 1-1. Gianna Radcliffe scored 26:23 off an assist from Lillie Uttenreither, sending the teams into half-time tied. Immaculata continued to generate offensive chances, recording 10 shots in the period, but Gwynedd Mercy goalkeeper Kelly Weaver made several saves to keep the contest even.
• Gwynedd Mercy took its first lead of the afternoon at 31:23 when Morgan Hoban scored to put the Griffins ahead 2-1. The Mighty Macs answered late in the quarter, as Barnes finished a feed from Andrada at 42:04 to bring Immaculata level at 2-2. Just over two minutes later, Andrada struck again, scoring unassisted at 44:30 to put the Mighty Macs back in front, 3-2, heading into the final quarter.
• Immaculata maintained its pressure in the fourth quarter, earning eight penalty corners and outshooting the Griffins 11-1 in the period. The Mighty Macs added an insurance goal at 56:47 when Andrada completed her hat trick, finishing a pass from Berenato to extend the lead to 4-2. Immaculata's defense held firm the rest of the way to secure the Senior Day victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Immaculata outshot Gwynedd Mercy 38-7 and held a 22-7 advantage in penalty corners.
• Andrada led the Mighty Macs with three goals and one assist, recording 10 shots and six shots on goal.
• Barnes scored her sixth goal of the season, while Andrada assisted on the tally.
• Berenato recorded an assist on Andrada's third goal of the afternoon.
• Mackenzie Schrack made two saves in goal for Immaculata.
• The Mighty Macs outshot Gwynedd Mercy in all four quarters, including an 11-1 advantage in the fourth.
• Immaculata finished the regular season 3-3 in United East Conference play to earn the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament.

 
UP NEXT
 
Immaculata opens the United East Conference Field Hockey Championship on Tuesday, October 27, hosting No. 5 seed Wilson College in the first round at Draper Walsh Stadium. Visit gomightymacs.com for the latest information on the United East Conference Tournament.