ARLINGTON, Va. – The Immaculata University men's soccer team battled Marymount University in its regular-season finale on Wednesday evening at Long Bridge Park, but the Saints scored an early goal that proved to be the difference as the Mighty Macs fell 1-0.
Marymount opened the scoring in the eighth minute, taking a 1-0 lead. The Saints carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime despite a strong effort from Immaculata goalkeeper
Luca Greppellini. The Mighty Macs continued to battle throughout the second half, looking to find an equalizer.
With the loss, Immaculata falls to 6-12 overall, and they are 5-2 in Atlantic East Conference play. Marymount improves to 11-6-1 overall, and they are 7-0-0 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST MARYMOUNT
- Marymount took an early 1-0 lead in the eighth minute when Shoetter-Rojas scored at 7:59, finishing a setup from Thrash and Vogler.
- Greppellini kept Immaculata within striking distance throughout the opening half, making several saves as the Saints generated consistent offensive pressure.
- Anthony Fitch provided Immaculata's best offensive opportunities in the first half, putting both of his shots on goal, but Marymount goalkeeper Adam Elonai turned aside both attempts.
- The Mighty Macs looked to generate an equalizer in the second half, but Marymount continued to pressure offensively and maintained its one-goal advantage through the final whistle.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Immaculata finished with three shots, including two on goal, while Marymount recorded 35 shots and 15 shots on target.
- Greppellini delivered an outstanding performance in goal, finishing with 14 saves.
- Fitch led the Mighty Macs with two shots, both of which were on goal.
- Brady Derkosh recorded Immaculata's other shot attempt.
- Marymount held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT
Immaculata has clinched the second seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament and earned a first-round bye. The Mighty Macs will return to action on Wednesday, November 4, when they host an Atlantic East Conference semifinal at Draper Walsh Stadium at 7 p.m. against the highest remaining seed.
