Women's Basketball Welcomes Penn State Brandywine for Home Opener on Saturday

Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Brandywine
Home Opener
Saturday, November 14 | 1 p.m.
Alumnae Hall | Immaculata, Pa.

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WHAT TO KNOW

The Immaculata University women's basketball team (3-1) returns to Alumnae Hall on Saturday afternoon, November 14, as the Mighty Macs host Penn State Brandywine in their 2026-27 home opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m
The Mighty Macs enter Saturday's contest looking to build upon a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign. Immaculata opened the season at the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Smith College, dropping a hard-fought 56-53 decision to nationally ranked No. 5 Smith before responding with a 62-59 victory over Hartford. Immaculata also defeated Widener 77-67 on the road on Wednesday.
Penn State Brandywine (0-1) enters Saturday's game after dropping their season opener at Neumann on Wednesday, 64-53.
Saturday's contest will mark Immaculata's first home game of the season at Alumnae Hall. Before tip-off, the Mighty Macs will unveil their 2025-26 Atlantic East Conference Championship banner, recognizing the program's second consecutive conference championship and third overall.

SERIES HISTORY

Saturday's game will mark the eighth all-time meeting between Immaculata and Penn State Brandywine, in a series that began in 2010.
Immaculata is 6-1 all-time vs. Penn State Brandywine.

LAST MEETING

Immaculata defeated Penn State Brandywine 79-68 in their last meeting on January 6, 2024, at the Brandywine Commons.
Abigail Lentowski led all scorers with 19 points, Morgan Falcone scored 18 points, and Olivia Ettorre scored 10 points for the Mighty Macs.

MIGHTY MAC NOTES

Immaculata enters Saturday's home opener with a 2-1 overall record after opening the 2026-27 campaign at the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament before earning a 77-67 road victory over Widener on Wednesday evening.
The Mighty Macs opened the season with a competitive 56-53 setback against nationally ranked No. 5 Smith before bouncing back with a 62-59 victory over Hartford on November 8. Immaculata followed that performance with a 10-point road win over Widener to secure its second consecutive victory.
Immaculata has demonstrated its ability to compete against quality competition early in the season, including a strong offensive performance against Widener in which the Mighty Macs shot 59.2 percent from the field (29-of-49) and 45.5 percent from three-point range (5-of-11).
Junior forward Carly Coleman has been a consistent force for the Mighty Macs, opening the season with consecutive double-doubles against Smith and Hartford. Coleman recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds in the victory over Hartford before adding 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals against Widener.
Sophomore guard Abby Grillo has emerged as one of Immaculata's leading offensive threats. Grillo led all scorers with 21 points against Widener, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. She also added seven rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.
Senior center Meg Robbins has provided an important inside presence for Immaculata. Robbins recorded 11 points against Hartford before matching Coleman's 18-point output against Widener, adding seven rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
Sophomore guard Sabrina Little has been instrumental in the Mighty Macs' early-season success. Little averaged 12 points in the first two games, including a game-winning basket with 18 seconds remaining against Hartford. She added another 12 points against Widener, shooting 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range.
Sophomore guard Lianna Adames led Immaculata with 17 points against nationally ranked Smith, connecting on five three-pointers. She followed that performance with nine points and three three-pointers against Hartford.
Immaculata will look for support and important minutes off the bench from Emma Wagner, Keira Benoit, Julia Pohl, Morgan Robinson, Sofia Kouridakis, and Katie McGuigan
Immaculata's defensive pressure has also been a key component of its early success. The Mighty Macs recorded 11 steals and four blocked shots in Wednesday's win over Widener, holding the Pride to 10 points in the third quarter.
The Mighty Macs will look to carry their recent momentum into their home opener as they welcome Penn State Brandywine to Alumnae Hall for the first of several home contests during the early portion of the season.

SCOUTING PENN STATE BRANDYWINE

Penn State Brandywine enters Saturday's contest with a 0-1 overall record after opening its 2026-27 season with a 64-53 setback against Neumann on Wednesday, November 11, at The Mirenda Center in Aston, Pennsylvania.
Trinell Watson (Guard): Watson led Penn State Brandywine with 18 points in the season opener against Neumann, shooting 7-of-18 from the field while adding 10 rebounds and three assists. She also recorded four offensive rebounds and three steals.
Jazmyn Kemp (Forward): Kemp recorded a double-double in the season opener with 15 points and a game-high 17 rebounds, including nine offensive boards. She also contributed three steals and will be an important presence in the paint for the Nittany Lions.
Raelyn Loper (Guard): Loper added eight points against Neumann, shooting 4-of-5 from the free-throw line while collecting three steals. She will look to provide another scoring option for Penn State Brandywine.
Taylor Mims (Guard): Mims contributed six points off the bench in the season opener while adding two steals in 23 minutes of action. Her defensive activity and ability to provide a spark off the bench will be important for the Nittany Lions.

MIGHTY MAC KEYS TO THE GAME

Control the Glass: Immaculata will look to establish its presence inside behind Coleman and Robbins. Winning the rebounding battle and limiting second-chance opportunities will be important to controlling the tempo.
Defensive Pressure: The Mighty Macs will need to communicate defensively, contest perimeter shots, and limit open looks while forcing Penn State Brandywine into difficult possessions.
Take Care of the Basketball: Protecting possessions and limiting turnovers will be essential to keeping the offense organized and preventing the Lions from creating easy scoring opportunities in transition.
Balanced Offensive Attack: Immaculata will look to continue receiving contributions throughout its lineup, combining Coleman's inside presence with the perimeter scoring of Adames and the playmaking ability of Grillo and Little.

UP NEXT

The Mighty Macs continue their home schedule on Wednesday, November 18, when they welcome Ursinus College to Alumnae Hall for another non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 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