Women's Basketball Travels to Widener for Wednesday Night Non-Conference Matchup

Women's Basketball at Widener
November 11, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Schwartz Center | Chester, Pa.

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WHAT TO KNOW

The Immaculata University women's basketball team returns to the court on Wednesday evening as the Mighty Macs travel to Widener University for a non-conference matchup with the Pride. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Schwartz Athletic Center.
Immaculata (1-1) is coming off an exciting 62-59 victory over Hartford on Sunday afternoon to close out the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Smith College.
Immaculata opened the tournament with a hard-fought 56-53 setback against nationally ranked No. 5 Smith College before bouncing back with Sunday's victory over Hartford.
Widener enters Wednesday's contest with a 2-0 record after capturing the championship of its own TFD Consulting Tip-Off Tournament. The Pride opened the season with an 87-61 victory over Marywood before defeating Salisbury 85-60 in the championship game.

SERIES HISTORY

Wednesday marks the 12th all-time meeting between the two programs, in a series that began in 1979.
Immaculata holds a 9–2 advantage in the series.
The teams are squaring off for the fourth consecutive season following a gap in the series that stretched from 1986 to 2023.

LAST MEETING

Immaculata defeated Widener 75-52 in their last meeting on December 3, 2025, at Alumnae Hall.
Carly Coleman led the way for Immaculata with 21 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Abby Grillo and Olivia Ettorre each scored 17 points.

MIGHTY MAC NOTES

Immaculata opened their season with a hard-fought 56-53 setback against nationally ranked No. 5 Smith College before bouncing back with Sunday's victory over Hartford in the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament at Smith College.
The Mighty Macs rallied from a late deficit to secure the three-point victory over Hartford, using a clutch defensive play and transition basket from Sabrina Little with 18 seconds remaining to take a 60-59 lead. Abby Grillo added two free throws in the closing seconds to seal the win.
Immaculata has received balanced contributions throughout its lineup, with Carly Coleman leading the way inside and the team's guards providing scoring, playmaking, and defensive pressure.
Carly Coleman (Jr., Forward): Coleman has opened the season with back-to-back double-doubles, totaling 27 points and 25 rebounds through two games. She recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds in Sunday's victory over Hartford. Coleman was named AEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
Sabrina Little (So., Guard): Little has averaged 12 points per game through the opening two contests and delivered the go-ahead basket in the final seconds against Hartford. She also contributes defensively and in transition.
Abby Grillo (So., Guard): Grillo has been a key playmaker for the Mighty Macs, including a nine-point, six-assist performance against Hartford. She has totaled 22 points and 10 assists in the opening weekend.
Lianna Adames (So., Guard) led Immaculata against Smith, with 17 points, including five three-pointers. She scored nine points in the win over Hartford, shooting 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
Meg Robbins (Sr., Center) scored 11 points in Sunday's win over Hartford and had a combined nine rebounds over the weekend.
Immaculata will rely on support off the bench from Emma Wagner, Julia Pohl, Morgan Robinson, Keira Benoit, Katie McGuigan, and Sofia Kouridakis.

SCOUTING WIDENER

Widener opened their season winning their own tournament, with a pair of dominant wins on home court.
The Pride are coming off a strong 2025-26 campaign, finishing with a 21-6 overall record and an 11-3 mark in MAC Commonwealth play. Widener advanced to the MAC Commonwealth Championship game last season after defeating Alvernia in the semifinals.
Widener returns several important contributors, including junior guard Riley Stackhouse and senior guard Giada Palmieri, while receiving an immediate impact from its newcomers and returning players during the opening weekend.
Riley Stackhouse (Jr., Guard): Stackhouse is one of Widener's leading returning offensive contributors after averaging 12 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game last season. She opened the new campaign with 12 points against Salisbury.
Jayla Daniels (Jr., Guard): Daniels made an immediate impact during the Pride's opening weekend, scoring 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting in Widener's championship victory over Salisbury. She also added six rebounds and three steals.
Ava Culler (So., Forward): Culler provided a strong presence in the paint during the championship game against Salisbury, finishing with 12 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.

MIGHTY MAC KEYS TO THE GAME

Control the Glass: Immaculata will look to continue its strong rebounding effort behind Coleman and Robbins. Limiting Widener's second-chance opportunities while creating extra possessions will be key, especially against a Pride team that got 13 rebounds from Culler in its championship game.
Defensive Pressure: The Mighty Macs will need to make Widener work for quality scoring opportunities, communicate defensively, and limit easy baskets in transition. Containing Daniels, who shot 10-of-11 from the field in her most recent outing, will be a priority.
Take Care of the Basketball: Protecting possessions and limiting turnovers will be crucial against a Widener team capable of turning defensive stops into points.
Balanced Offensive Attack: Immaculata will look to continue receiving contributions throughout its lineup, combining its inside presence with perimeter shooting and guard playmaking.

UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs return home on Saturday, November 14, when they welcome Penn State Brandywine to Alumnae Hall for their home opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#33 Olivia Ettorre: G/F; 5' 9"; Senior

#21 Lianna Adames: G; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#3 Keira Benoit: G; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#22 Carly Coleman: F; 5' 10"; Junior

#30 Abby Grillo: G; 5' 10"; Sophomore

#5 Sofia Kouridakis: F; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#4 Sabrina Little: G; 5' 3"; Sophomore

#15 Katie McGuigan: G; 5' 5"; Junior

#10 Julia Pohl: F; 5' 10"; Senior

#44 Meg Robbins: C; 6' 2"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#33 Olivia Ettorre
: 5' 9"; Senior
: G/F

#21 Lianna Adames
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: G

#3 Keira Benoit
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: G

#22 Carly Coleman
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F

#30 Abby Grillo
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: G

#5 Sofia Kouridakis
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: F

#4 Sabrina Little
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: G

#15 Katie McGuigan
: 5' 5"; Junior
: G

#10 Julia Pohl
: 5' 10"; Senior
: F

#44 Meg Robbins
: 6' 2"; Senior
: C