IMMACULATA, Pa. – It was a memorable week for Immaculata University Athletics as the Mighty Macs wrapped up the fall soccer season with a pair of Atlantic East Conference Championship appearances, women's volleyball secured the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament, and men's and women's basketball tipped off their 2026-27 campaigns.

Both men's and women's soccer earned impressive semifinal victories at Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday evening, advancing to their respective Atlantic East Conference Championship Games on Saturday at Marymount University. Women's volleyball closed out its regular season with two conference victories, highlighted by a milestone achievement for senior setter Angelica Santini-Bulerin. Meanwhile, the men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons with exciting weekend tournaments.

With the fall seasons winding down and winter sports getting underway, it was another action-packed week for the Mighty Macs!

THIS WEEK IN IU ATHLETICS

Men's Soccer – Mighty Macs Reach Atlantic East Championship

The men's soccer team opened its postseason run on Wednesday evening with a dominant 6-0 victory over Saint Elizabeth University in the Atlantic East Conference Semifinals at Draper Walsh Stadium.
The Mighty Macs erupted for five first-half goals to take control of the contest before adding another in the second half to secure their place in the Atlantic East Championship Game.

Kyle Coleman opened the scoring in the 10th minute off an assist from Brady Derkosh before Matthew Skipper doubled the advantage in the 16th minute. Coleman added his second goal of the evening in the 21st minute, once again converting a Derkosh assist, before an own goal extended the lead to 4-0. Daniel Becker capped the first-half scoring in the 40th minute off an assist from Joseph D'Adamo.

Skipper added his second goal of the contest in the 59th minute off a pass from Milan Kosiba to complete the 6-0 victory.

Coleman and Skipper each finished with two goals, while Derkosh contributed two assists. Goalkeepers Luca Greppellini and Matteo Paolillo combined for four saves to preserve the shutout.
The victory sent Immaculata to the Atlantic East Championship Game for the first time since capturing the conference title in 2019.

Atlantic East Championship – Marymount 2, Immaculata 0

The Mighty Macs traveled to Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday to face top-seeded Marymount University in the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game. Marymount scored in the seventh minute and added an insurance goal in the 72nd minute to earn a 2-0 victory.

Luca Greppellini recorded five saves in goal, while Declan Haines registered Immaculata's lone shot attempt.

Immaculata concluded its season with a 7-13 overall record and a 5-2 mark in Atlantic East Conference play. The championship appearance marked the program's first trip to the conference title game since winning the championship in 2019.

Women's Soccer – Mighty Macs Reach Atlantic East Championship

Women's soccer also enjoyed an impressive postseason run, beginning with a dominant 6-0 victory over Pratt Institute in the Atlantic East Conference Semifinals on Wednesday afternoon at Draper Walsh Stadium.
The Mighty Macs scored three goals in each half while limiting Pratt to just four shots to punch their ticket to the Atlantic East Championship Game.

Lily McGee opened the scoring just 3:41 into the contest off an assist from Flora Hernandez. Gracie Repici doubled the advantage in the ninth minute off a pass from Natalie D'Alfonso before Lanie Gomez-Garcia recorded her first collegiate goal in the 34th minute off an assist from Marissa Sozzi.

Immaculata continued its offensive pressure in the second half as Hernandez scored twice, first in the 53rd minute off a Repici assist and again in the 61st minute off a pass from Addison Yackel. Sophia Mazzotta capped the scoring with a free-kick goal in the 77th minute.

Hernandez led the Mighty Macs with two goals and an assist for five points, while Repici contributed a goal and an assist. The Immaculata defense limited Pratt to just four shots, and three goalkeepers combined for three saves to preserve the shutout.
The victory advanced Immaculata to the Atlantic East Championship Game for the first time since 2018.

Atlantic East Championship – Marymount 3, Immaculata 1

The Mighty Macs traveled to Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday to take on top-seeded Marymount in the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game.

Marymount opened the scoring in the 17th minute and added another goal early in the second half. Immaculata responded in the 67th minute when Mia Perrone scored her first goal of the season off an assist from Flora Hernandez, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
The Mighty Macs continued to push for an equalizer, with Heather Russell striking the crossbar in the 85th minute, before Marymount added a late insurance goal to secure the 3-1 victory.
Addi Husenica recorded four saves in goal for Immaculata, while Perrone and Hernandez connected for the Mighty Macs' lone goal.

Immaculata finished the season with an 11-6 overall record and a 5-2 mark in Atlantic East play. The championship appearance marked the third in program history and the first since 2018. Sophomore Lily McGee also earned the Atlantic East Conference Women's Soccer Elite Scholar Award.

Women's Volleyball – Mighty Macs Secure No. 2 Seed

Women's volleyball closed out its regular season in impressive fashion, earning a pair of Atlantic East Conference victories to secure the No. 2 seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

Immaculata 3, Centenary 1

The Mighty Macs opened the week with a 3-1 victory over Centenary on Wednesday evening at Alumnae Hall, winning by set scores of 19-25, 25-22, 25-13, and 27-25.
After dropping the opening set, Immaculata responded by winning three consecutive sets to earn the important conference victory.

The match featured a major career milestone for senior setter Angelica Santini-Bulerin, who registered her 1,000th career assist on a kill by Mel Mann during the second set. Santini-Bulerin finished with 36 assists and 10 digs for a double-double.
Madi Kyle led the offensive attack with a season-high 19 kills, while Adriana Ventura added 17 digs.

Immaculata 3, Saint Elizabeth 0

Immaculata closed out its regular season on Saturday with a straight-set sweep of Saint Elizabeth, winning by scores of 25-15, 25-17, and 25-13.

Kyle led the Mighty Macs with 10 kills, while Santini-Bulerin added 24 assists. Sophia Banach contributed six kills, five digs, and a season-high four service aces, while Ventura recorded 12 digs.

The two victories improved Immaculata to 10-16 overall and 5-2 in Atlantic East play. The Mighty Macs earned the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament after winning the head-to-head tiebreaker against Centenary.
The second seed also means Immaculata will host an Atlantic East Conference semifinal for the first time in program history.

Men's Basketball – Mighty Macs Earn First Win of 2026-27

The men's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season at the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic, splitting its two contests over the weekend.

Penn State Harrisburg 78, Immaculata 61

The Mighty Macs opened the tournament on Saturday against the host Nittany Lions, falling 78-61.

Immaculata stayed within striking distance throughout the first half, trailing 38-31 at halftime. The Mighty Macs continued to battle in the second half but were unable to overcome the deficit.
Samuel Jankowski led Immaculata with 10 points and four assists, while Jaryn Bull grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.

Immaculata 84, St. Joseph's (Brooklyn) 80 (OT)

The Mighty Macs bounced back on Sunday afternoon, earning their first victory of the season with an exciting 84-80 overtime win over St. Joseph's University Brooklyn.

Immaculata held a 34-32 halftime advantage and maintained a narrow lead late in regulation before the Bears rallied to force overtime. After the teams entered the extra period tied at 71-71, Jeremiah Alexander scored to put the Mighty Macs ahead for good. Immaculata held on down the stretch, converting at the free-throw line to secure the victory.

Jankowski paced the Mighty Macs with a game-high 20 points, adding seven rebounds and four assists. Bowen Gugger also contributed four assists, while Marquis Peoples Jr. recorded two blocks.
The victory gave Immaculata a 1-1 record to open the 2026-27 campaign.

Women's Basketball – Mighty Macs Open Season at Tyler Tip-Off

The two-time defending Atlantic East Conference champions opened their 2026-27 campaign at the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Smith 56, Immaculata 53
The Mighty Macs opened the weekend against No. 5 Smith in a tightly contested matchup that featured several lead changes.

Immaculata took a 40-37 advantage into the fourth quarter following a strong third-quarter performance. The Mighty Macs continued to battle down the stretch, with Meg Robbins converting a free throw to tie the contest at 53-53 with 1:52 remaining. Smith made the necessary plays in the final minute to hold on for the 56-53 victory.

Lianna Adames led Immaculata with 17 points, including five three-pointers. Carly Coleman recorded a double-double with 10 points and a team-high 13 rebounds, adding two blocks, while Abby Grillo contributed 13 points and four assists.

Immaculata 62, Hartford 59

The Mighty Macs bounced back on Sunday, closing out the tournament with an exciting 62-59 victory over the University of Hartford.

Immaculata made the plays when it mattered most, with Sabrina Little delivering the go-ahead steal and driving layup with just 18 seconds remaining to give the Mighty Macs a 60-59 advantage. Immaculata held on down the stretch to secure its first victory of the season.

Coleman led the Mighty Macs throughout the opening weekend, recording 27 points and 25 rebounds across the two contests, along with four blocked shots.

The Mighty Macs finished the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament with a 1-1 record to open the season.

TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

The Mighty Macs had several outstanding individual performances throughout the week, highlighted by postseason contributions, career milestones, and strong season-opening efforts.

Sam Jankowski – Men's Basketball: Averaged 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds across two games at the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic, totaling 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block. He scored a team-high 20 points in Sunday's overtime victory over St. Joseph's Brooklyn.

Carly Coleman – Women's Basketball: Recorded 27 points, 25 rebounds, and four blocks across the opening two games of the season, including a double-double against No. 5 Smith. Named AEC Defensive Player of the Week.

Flora Hernandez – Women's Soccer: Recorded two goals and an assist for five points in Immaculata's 6-0 Atlantic East semifinal victory over Pratt. She also assisted on Mia Perrone's goal in the championship game against Marymount.

Kyle Coleman – Men's Soccer: Scored twice in the Mighty Macs' 6-0 semifinal victory over Saint Elizabeth to help Immaculata advance to the Atlantic East Championship Game.

Madi Kyle – Women's Volleyball: Recorded 29 kills across two Atlantic East victories, including a season-high 19 kills against Centenary. Named to the AEC Weekly Honor Roll.

Angelica Santini-Bulerin – Women's Volleyball: Registered 60 assists and 13 digs across two victories while reaching the 1,000-career-assist milestone against Centenary. Named AEC Specialty Player of the Week.

Lianna Adames – Women's Basketball: Led Immaculata with 17 points, including five three-pointers, against No. 5 Smith.

Sabrina Little – Women's Basketball: Delivered the decisive steal and go-ahead layup in the final 18 seconds of Sunday's 62-59 victory over Hartford.

MIGHTY MAC OF THE WEEK

Sam Jankowski – Men's Basketball

Sam Jankowski of the men's basketball team is this week's Mighty Mac of the Week!

Jankowski earns the honor following an impressive opening weekend for the Immaculata men's basketball team at the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic. Jankowski averaged 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game across Immaculata's two contests, totaling 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block.

He opened the weekend with 10 points, four assists, and a block against Penn State Harrisburg before delivering a team-high 20-point performance against St. Joseph's (Brooklyn) on Sunday. Jankowski shot 47.1 percent from the field in Sunday's contest while adding seven rebounds and three assists to help lead the Mighty Macs to an overtime victory!

Congratulations to Sam Jankowski on being named this week's Mighty Mac of the Week!

TUESDAY TALK – IU ATHLETICS PODCAST

This week on Tuesday Talk – IU Athletics, we welcome Angelica Santini-Bulerin and Antonia Antolini from the Immaculata women's volleyball team!

The two Mighty Macs join the podcast to discuss the team's late-season push, their success in Atlantic East Conference play, and earning the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament.

The conversation also highlights Santini-Bulerin's milestone of reaching 1,000 career assists, the team's chemistry and development throughout the season, and the excitement surrounding hosting an Atlantic East semifinal for the first time in program history.


Tune in to hear from two members of the Mighty Macs as they prepare for the postseason!

Listen and watch Tuesday Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and the IU Athletics YouTube Channel.

LOOKING AHEAD: NOVEMBER 9–15

The Mighty Macs enter another important week as women's volleyball begins its Atlantic East Conference Tournament, men's and women's basketball continue their early-season schedules, and women's cross country prepares for the NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championships.

Wednesday, November 11

• Women's Basketball at Widener University – 6 p.m. | Chester, Pa.
• Men's Basketball vs. Penn State Brandywine – 6 p.m. | Alumnae Hall

Men's basketball returns home for its 2026-27 home opener, while women's basketball continues its early-season schedule with a road matchup against Widener.

Thursday, November 12

• Women's Volleyball – Atlantic East Conference Semifinals | Alumnae Hall

The No. 2-seeded Mighty Macs will host an Atlantic East semifinal for the first time in program history. Immaculata will face the winner of the Atlantic East first-round matchups.

The Mighty Macs will look to continue their late-season momentum and earn a spot in Saturday's conference championship.

Saturday, November 14

• Women's Volleyball – Atlantic East Conference Championship | Host site and time to be determined
• Women's Cross Country – NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championships | LehighUniversity, Goodman Campus Cross Country Course Bethlehem, Pa. | 11 a.m.
• Men's Cross Country – NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championships | LehighUniversity, Goodman Campus Cross Country Course Bethlehem, Pa. | 12 p.m.
• Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Brandywine | Alumnae Hall | 1 p.m.

Should women's volleyball advance through Thursday's semifinal, the Mighty Macs will compete for the Atlantic East Conference Championship and the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Men's and Women's cross country heads to the NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championships following an outstanding second-place finish at the Atlantic East Conference Championships. Aubrey Donahue will lead the Mighty Macs after capturing her third career Atlantic East individual championship.

Women's basketball returns home to Alumnae Hall on Saturday for its home opener against Penn State Brandywine. Before the game, Immaculata will unveil its 2025-26 Atlantic East Conference Championship banner, celebrating another historic season for the program.

Follow all the action throughout the week at GoMightyMacs.com and on the official Immaculata Athletics social media accounts!