HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Immaculata women's soccer opened Atlantic East Conference play in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon, rolling past the Centenary University Cyclones 6-1 at J.E. Reeves Jr. Field.
The Mighty Macs improve to 6-3-0 overall and 1-0-0 in AEC play. Centenary falls to 0-8 and 0-1-0 in AEC play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST CENTENARY (N.J.)
- Immaculata wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Marissa Sozzi scored twice in the opening three minutes to give the Mighty Macs an early 2-0 advantage. Both goals were assisted by Gracie Repici, with Sozzi finding the back of the net at 1:22 and 2:06.
- Centenary answered in the ninth minute with a free kick goal.
- Immaculata quickly regained control as Sophia Mazzotta scored an assist from Emma Sobieski in the 23rd minute.
- The Mighty Macs carried a 3-1 advantage into halftime.
- Immaculata continued its offensive pressure to begin the second half, as Repici scored just 1:12 into the period to extend the lead to 4-1.
- The Mighty Macs were awarded a penalty kick in the 51st minute, but the attempt was saved.
- Repici added her second goal of the afternoon in the 60th minute off an assist from Flora Hernandez.
- Sobieski capped the scoring in the 69th minute, finding the back of the net off an Immaculata corner kick. The Mighty Macs went on to secure the 6-1 conference-opening victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Repici led the Mighty Macs with two goals and two assists.
- Sozzi added two goals, while Mazzotta and Sobieski each recorded a goal.
- Sobieski's goal and Mazzotta's goal were their first collegiate goals.
- Immaculata outshot Centenary 18-3, including a 12-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Mighty Macs held a 14-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- Devan Cosgrove played 73:42 in goal, while Ayana Jackson played the final 16:18.
UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs travel to Arlington, Va., on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for an Atlantic East Conference matchup against the Marymount University Saints. Game time is set for 5 p.m.
