IMMACULATA, Pa. – Immaculata women's basketball opened its 2026-27 home schedule in impressive fashion on Saturday afternoon, defeating Penn State Brandywine, 70-46, at Alumnae Hall.
The Mighty Macs celebrated their 2025-26 Atlantic East Conference Championship with a pregame banner unveiling before the game welcoming back alumnae
Riley Cassidy and
Olivia Ettorre back to unveil the banner for the Mighty Macs.
Immaculata improves to 3-1 overall, while Penn State Brandywine falls to 0-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST PENN STATE BRANDYWINE
- Immaculata jumped out to an early advantage in the opening quarter, building a 22-9 lead after the first 10 minutes. Abby Grillo hit two three-pointers, while Sabrina Little and Carly Coleman each added five points. Keira Benoit also provided a spark off the bench with four points in the opening period.
- The Mighty Macs continued to extend their advantage in the second quarter, outscoring the Lions 16-12 to take a 38-21 lead into halftime. Grillo added five points in the period, while Coleman and Emma Wagner contributed baskets as Immaculata continued to receive production throughout its lineup. Freshman Kiersten Callahan also recorded her first collegiate points with a basket to beat the halftime buzzer.
- Immaculata maintained control coming out of the break, putting together a 20-point third quarter while limiting Penn State Brandywine to just nine points. Coleman scored six points in the period, while Little added four and Benoit knocked down a three-pointer. The Mighty Macs carried a commanding 58-30 advantage into the fourth quarter.
- The Lions attempted to cut into the deficit in the final quarter, but Immaculata continued to find scoring opportunities throughout its lineup. Freshmen Reilly Byrnes and Alaina Picard each recorded their first collegiate points in the fourth quarter as the Mighty Macs closed out the 70-46 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Coleman led all Immaculata scorers with 14 points, adding six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
- Grillo finished with 13 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range. She also contributed five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
- Little added 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the floor, while recording three assists and three steals.
- Benoit provided a strong contribution off the bench with nine points, four rebounds, and a blocked shot.
- Sofia Kouridakis added six points, while Lianna Adames contributed three points, three assists, and two steals.
- Immaculata finished with a 43-34 advantage in rebounding and dished out 20 assists on 29 made field goals.
- The Mighty Macs forced 21 Penn State Brandywine turnovers and recorded 10 steals while holding the Lions to 30.9 percent shooting from the field.
- Immaculata shot 41.4 percent from the floor (29-of-70), 28.6 percent from three-point range (6-of-21), and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. The Mighty Macs also received 27 points from their bench.
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.
