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Field Hockey Hosts Wilson in United East Conference Tournament First Round

Immaculata University vs. Wilson College
United East Conference Tournament – First Round
Tuesday, October 27 | 6 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.

 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata field hockey team opens postseason play on Tuesday, October 27, when they host Wilson College in the first round of the United East Conference Tournament at Draper Walsh Stadium at 6 p.m.
  • Immaculata enters the tournament as the No. 4 seed after finishing the regular season 6-10 overall and 3-3 in United East Conference play. Immaculata closed the regular season with a 4-2 Senior Day win over Gwynedd Mercy on October 24.
  • Wilson College enters as the No. 5 seed in the six-team tournament. Wilson fell at Penn State Harrisburg 2-0 on October 24.
  • The winner advances to play the No. 1 seed, Penn State Harrisburg, in the United East Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday, October 31.
  • Tickets are required. All rounds of the United East postseason require a mobile ticket purchase for entry. The cost for adults is $8, and for students (17 & under). United East Conference Students, Faculty, and staff are free with a valid campus ID, and children five and under are free. To purchase tickets, click the ticket link above.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Tuesday's game will mark the ninth meeting between Immaculata and Wilson, and their first postseason meeting.
  • Immaculata is 3-5 all-time vs. Wilson.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Alexis Andrada scored both goals for the Mighty Macs, opening the scoring in the third quarter before converting a penalty stroke at 7:11 of overtime for the game-winner. Andrada earned the stroke after being fouled on a breakaway in the circle.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Alexis Andrada has led the way for Immaculata, finishing the regular season with 13 goals, two assists, and 28 points. She scored both goals in the October 21 overtime win over Wilson and followed with three goals and an assist against Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday, earning United East Conference Player of the Week Honors.
  • Morgan Barnes has been a consistent contributor in the attacking end with six goals, including three game-winning goals, three assists, and 15 points. She scored Immaculata's second goal in the win over Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday.
  • Maria Freeman made contributions on both ends of the field for Immaculata, anchoring the Mighty Macs' defense. Freeman is also the inserter for the penalty corners for Immaculata and has added two goals and one assist.
  • Mackenzie Schrack made four saves, including consecutive saves in overtime in Immaculata's win over Wilson College on October 21. She has made 73 saves on 104 shots faced this season.
  • Immaculata has been getting strong play on the offensive end from Maria Berenato, Alexa Marczak, Gigi Fox, Taylor Eagan, and Olivia DiBona.
  • Freeman, Kayla Ledbetter, Natalie Dodd, and Bailee Neitz will be counted on to help limit opportunities for Wilson College.
  • Kayla Ledbetter will be this week's guest on the Tuesday Talk - IU Athletic Podcast.
 
SCOUTING WILSON COLLEGE
  • Wilson enters the postseason as the No. 5 seed after a competitive United East Conference where they finished 3-3 in conference play.
  • Kate Seymour is a major threat in the Phoenix attack. She scored Wilson's lone goal in the October 21 meeting, tying the game late in regulation and demonstrating her ability to change the outcome with a scoring opportunity. She finished the season with eight goals and two assists.
  • Ginnah Kendall is an important playmaker for Wilson, helping generate opportunities and connect the midfield with the attacking unit. She had two goals and four assists this season.
  • Haley Hamrick adds another option in the Phoenix midfield and will look to help Wilson establish possession and create chances. She scored three goals and added two assists.
  • Erin Sullivan has been a key presence in goal for Wilson. She made eight saves in the October 21 matchup, keeping the Phoenix within striking distance throughout regulation and overtime. She recorded 87 saves on 115 shots faced, with a 2.26 GAA and a. 757 save percentage.
 
UNITED EAST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
  • The 2026 United East Conference Field Hockey Championship Tournament will feature the conference's top six teams from regular season play. This will be a single-elimination tournament. The First Round will feature matchups between the No. 3 seed hosting the No. 6 seed and the No. 4 seed playing host to the No. 5 seed on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
  • Semifinal action will feature the No. 1 seed hosting the winner of the No. 4/No. 5 seed and the No. 2 seed hosting the winner of the No. 3/No. 6 seed on Saturday, Oct. 31.
  • The two semifinal winners will meet on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the highest remaining seed in the United East Championship. The United East Champion will earn an automatic berth into the 2026 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship Tournament
WHAT'S AHEAD
 
The winner of Tuesday's First Round matchup will advance to play at the No. 1 seed Penn State Harrisburg in the United East Conference Semifinals.
 
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Players Mentioned

Alexis Andrada

#6 Alexis Andrada

F/M
5' 7"
Junior
Morgan Barnes

#4 Morgan Barnes

F
5' 6"
Sophomore
Maria Berenato

#3 Maria Berenato

F
5' 2"
Senior
Olivia DiBona

#16 Olivia DiBona

M
5' 4"
Senior
Natalie Dodd

#18 Natalie Dodd

D
5' 4"
Senior
Taylor Eagan

#20 Taylor Eagan

M
5' 10"
Sophomore
Gigi Fox

#29 Gigi Fox

F
5' 7"
Junior
Maria Freeman

#19 Maria Freeman

D
5' 3"
Sophomore
Kayla Ledbetter

#2 Kayla Ledbetter

M
5' 4"
Senior
Alexa Marczak

#27 Alexa Marczak

M
5' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Alexis Andrada

#6 Alexis Andrada

5' 7"
Junior
F/M
Morgan Barnes

#4 Morgan Barnes

5' 6"
Sophomore
F
Maria Berenato

#3 Maria Berenato

5' 2"
Senior
F
Olivia DiBona

#16 Olivia DiBona

5' 4"
Senior
M
Natalie Dodd

#18 Natalie Dodd

5' 4"
Senior
D
Taylor Eagan

#20 Taylor Eagan

5' 10"
Sophomore
M
Gigi Fox

#29 Gigi Fox

5' 7"
Junior
F
Maria Freeman

#19 Maria Freeman

5' 3"
Sophomore
D
Kayla Ledbetter

#2 Kayla Ledbetter

5' 4"
Senior
M
Alexa Marczak

#27 Alexa Marczak

5' 7"
Senior
M