IMMACULATA, Pa. — Immaculata Athletics wrapped up another exciting week of competition from October 26–31, highlighted by a thrilling field hockey postseason battle, a strong performance from women's cross country at the Atlantic East Conference Championships, and a Senior Day victory for women's volleyball.

The Mighty Macs competed across the fall sports season, with men's and women's soccer closing their regular seasons, men's and women's swimming returning to the pool, and both cross-country teams taking part in the final Atlantic East Conference Championships of the program's conference membership. Women's volleyball also celebrated its senior class with a straight-set victory over Pratt Institute.

Women's cross country led the way Saturday, as Aubrey Donahue captured her third career Atlantic East Conference individual championship, helping the Mighty Macs finish as the conference runner-up. Men's cross country placed third, while women's volleyball closed the week with a 3-0 win over Pratt.

With the Atlantic East Conference soccer tournaments beginning their semifinal rounds and women's volleyball continuing its conference schedule, Immaculata Athletics looks ahead to another important week of postseason competition.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Field Hockey
Wilson 4, Immaculata 3 (OT)

Field hockey saw its 2026 season come to a heartbreaking end on Tuesday evening, falling to Wilson College, 4-3, in overtime in the first round of the United East Conference Tournament at Draper Walsh Stadium.

The fourth-seeded Mighty Macs battled throughout the contest and held a 3-2 advantage after three quarters. Alexis Andrada scored twice, while Morgan Barnes added a goal to give Immaculata the lead entering the final period.

Maria Freeman assisted on Andrada's first goal, which tied the game at 1-1 in the opening quarter. Andrada then scored an unassisted goal early in the second half before Barnes found the back of the cage.

Wilson forced overtime with a late fourth-quarter goal before scoring the game-winner in the extra period.

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Schrack recorded nine saves in the contest, helping Immaculata remain competitive against the Phoenix.

Andrada finished the season with 15 goals, leading the Mighty Macs' offensive attack. Barnes also contributed an important postseason goal, while Freeman provided the assist on Immaculata's opening score.

The Mighty Macs concluded the season with a 6-11 overall record and a 3-3 mark in United East Conference play.

Men's Soccer
Marymount 1, Immaculata 0

Men's soccer wrapped up its regular season on Wednesday evening with a hard-fought 1-0 setback against Marymount University at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia.

The Saints scored in the eighth minute and carried their one-goal advantage through the remainder of the contest. Immaculata continued to battle defensively while looking for an equalizer but could not find the back of the net.

Goalkeeper Luca Greppellini delivered an outstanding performance, recording 14 saves to keep the Mighty Macs within striking distance throughout the match.
Anthony Fitch generated Immaculata's best offensive opportunities, putting both of his shots on goal. Brady Derkosh accounted for the team's other shot attempt.
The Mighty Macs finished with three shots, including two on target, against a Marymount side that generated 35 shots.

Despite the loss, Immaculata secured the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament after finishing conference play with a 5-2 record. The Mighty Macs earned a first-round bye and will host an Atlantic East semifinal on Wednesday, November 4.

Greppellini's 14-save performance highlighted the week for the men's soccer team as the Mighty Macs prepare for postseason action.

Women's Soccer
Marymount 2, Immaculata 0

Women's soccer concluded its regular season on Wednesday evening, falling 2-0 to Marymount University at Draper Walsh Stadium.

After a scoreless first half, the Saints found the net twice in the second half to secure the victory. Immaculata continued to generate offensive opportunities throughout the contest but was unable to break through against Marymount's defense.

The Mighty Macs recorded 12 shots, including six on goal, while Gracie Repici led the offensive effort with seven shots and four attempts on target.
Goalkeeper Addison Husenica also delivered an important first-half save to keep the contest scoreless heading into the break.

Immaculata finished the regular season with a 10-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in Atlantic East Conference play.

The Mighty Macs earned the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament and a first-round bye. They will host a semifinal contest at Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday, November 4, with an opportunity to advance to the conference championship game.

Repici's seven-shot performance and Husenica's work in goal highlighted Immaculata's efforts in the regular-season finale.

Women's Volleyball
Immaculata 3, Pratt 0

Women's volleyball celebrated Senior Day in style on Saturday afternoon, sweeping Pratt Institute in straight sets at Alumnae Hall by scores of 25-16, 25-14, and 25-21.

Before the match, the Mighty Macs honored seniors Cianni Baez and Alayah Phifer for their contributions to the program.

Immaculata controlled the opening two sets before facing a tougher challenge in the third. After Pratt took a 15-14 lead, the Mighty Macs responded with a strong serving run to regain control and close out the match.

Madi Kyle led the offensive effort with 12 kills on 23 attempts, finishing with a .391 hitting percentage and 13 points.

Sophia Banach added eight kills and seven digs, while Mel Mann contributed six kills, four service aces, and 10.5 points.

Angelica Santini Bulerin orchestrated the offense with 25 assists while adding three kills, two aces, and five digs. Adriana Ventura led the defensive effort with 10 digs.

Immaculata finished with 33 kills and a .267 hitting percentage while limiting Pratt to 19 kills and a -.047 hitting percentage.

The victory improved the Mighty Macs to 8-16 overall and 3-2 in Atlantic East Conference play.

Kyle's 12-kill performance, Santini Bulerin's 25 assists, and Ventura's defensive contributions helped the Mighty Macs earn an important conference victory while celebrating their senior class.

Men's Swimming
Immaculata at Washington College

Men's swimming traveled to Chestertown, Md., on Friday evening, falling to Washington College, 116-53.

Mike DeMattei and Gavin Egan each captured individual event victories, with DeMattei winning the 400-yard individual medley in 4:34.50 and Egan taking first in the 100-yard butterfly in 55.46. DeMattei also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke, while Egan added a fourth-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle. Connor Ferguson recorded a pair of runner-up finishes in the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke, while Aidan McHenry placed third in the 500-yard freestyle.
The Mighty Macs return to the pool on Saturday, November 14, traveling to Marymount University for their first Atlantic East Conference meet of the season.

Women's Swimming
Immaculata at Washington College

Women's swimming traveled to Chestertown, Md., on Friday evening, falling to Washington College, 162-40.

Hannah Barber led the Mighty Macs in the distance freestyle events, placing second in both the 1,000-yard freestyle (12:18.92) and 500-yard freestyle (5:57.58). Ashley Batejan added a pair of strong performances, finishing third in the 50-yard freestyle (26.94) and second in the 100-yard freestyle (58.39). Delanie McPeak led Immaculata in the 400-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke, while the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Cara Smith, Barber, Emma Kramer, and Batejan placed third in 1:51.06.

The Mighty Macs return to action on November 14 at Marymount for an Atlantic East Conference meet.

Women's Cross Country
Immaculata Finishes Second at the Atlantic East Conference Championships

Women's cross country delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday at the Atlantic East Conference Championships at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton, New York.

Aubrey Donahue captured the individual championship in the women's 6K race, crossing the finish line in 24:24.9 to earn her third career Atlantic East Conference individual title.

Donahue finished more than a minute ahead of the second-place finisher, establishing herself as the conference's top runner once again.
Her performance helped lead Immaculata to a second-place team finish as the Mighty Macs scored 48 points, finishing behind Marymount.
Donahue's championship capped another impressive season in which she has consistently led the Mighty Macs in competition.

The team runner-up finish provided a strong result for Immaculata at the final Atlantic East Conference Cross Country Championships in which the university will compete before its transition to the United East Conference in 2027-28.

Donahue's individual title and the team's runner-up finish highlighted a memorable championship Saturday for the women's cross country program.

Men's Cross Country
Immaculata Finishes Third at the Atlantic East Conference Championships

Men's cross country placed third at the Atlantic East Conference Championships on Saturday, finishing with 52 team points.

The Mighty Macs competed against a strong conference field at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome, with Declan McGorry leading the way in the men's 8K race.
McGorry crossed the finish line in fifth place with a time of 30:01.2, earning a top-five finish in the championship field.

Thomas Petrowski followed with an eighth-place finish in 31:09.4, giving Immaculata two runners inside the top eight.

Jason Canterino placed 12th in 32:33.9, while Jimmy Lauer finished 13th in 32:35.3. Jay Friend rounded out the Mighty Macs' top five with a 15th-place finish in 33:19.6.

Gwynedd Mercy won the team championship with 28 points, followed by Marymount with 41 and Immaculata with 52.

The third-place finish capped the Mighty Macs' final Atlantic East Conference championship appearance as the program prepares for the Division III Metro Regional Championships on Saturday, November 14.

McGorry's top-five performance and Petrowski's top-eight finish highlighted an encouraging day for the men's cross country team.

TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

Aubrey Donahue — Women's Cross Country

Donahue delivered the week's most significant individual performance, capturing her third career Atlantic East Conference individual championship in the women's 6K race.

Her winning time of 24:24.9 helped lead Immaculata to a second-place team finish and reinforced her position as one of the conference's premier distance runners.
Donahue's championship performance also makes her a fitting choice for this week's Mighty Mac of the Week.

Alexis Andrada — Field Hockey

Andrada led the field hockey offense in the United East Conference Tournament first-round contest against Wilson, scoring twice in the 4-3 overtime loss.
Her goals helped Immaculata build a 3-2 advantage entering the fourth quarter. Andrada finished the season with 15 goals, continuing her strong scoring campaign.

Luca Greppellini — Men's Soccer

Greppellini produced an outstanding performance in goal against Marymount, recording 14 saves in the regular-season finale.
His work kept the Mighty Macs within one goal throughout the contest and gave Immaculata opportunities to find an equalizer.

Gracie Repici — Women's Soccer

Repici led the women's soccer offense against Marymount with seven shots, including four on goal.

Her ability to generate scoring opportunities highlighted the Mighty Macs' offensive effort in their regular-season finale as the team turns its attention to the Atlantic East Conference Tournament.

Madi Kyle — Women's Volleyball

Kyle powered the Mighty Macs to a Senior Day sweep of Pratt with 12 kills on 23 attempts, a .391 hitting percentage, and 13 points.
Her offensive production helped Immaculata control the match and finish the week with an important conference victory.

Angelica Santini Bulerin — Women's Volleyball

Santini Bulerin guided the Mighty Macs' offense with 25 assists against Pratt while adding three kills, two service aces, and five digs.
Her setting and serving helped Immaculata maintain its momentum throughout the straight-set victory.

Declan McGorry — Men's Cross Country

McGorry led the men's cross country team with a fifth-place finish at the Atlantic East Conference Championships.
His time of 30:01.2 helped Immaculata secure third place in the team standings.

Hannah Barber - Women's Swimming

Barber led the Mighty Macs in the distance freestyle events at Washington College, placing second in both the 1,000-yard freestyle (12:18.92) and 500-yard freestyle (5:57.58).

Mike DeMattei - Men's Swimming

DeMattei captured an individual event victory in the 400-yard individual medley, touching the wall in 4:34.50. He also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 59.43.


MIGHTY MAC OF THE WEEK

Aubrey Donahue — Women's Cross Country

Aubrey Donahue of the Immaculata women's cross country team is the Mighty Mac of the Week for November 1!
Donahue captured her third career Atlantic East Conference individual championship on Saturday, winning the women's 6K race at the AEC Championships in Milton, New York, with a time of 24:24.9.

She finished more than a minute ahead of the second-place finisher, delivering a dominant performance on the conference championship stage.

Donahue's individual victory helped propel Immaculata to a second-place team finish, capping an impressive championship performance for the Mighty Macs.
Her ability to lead the field, maintain a strong pace, and separate herself from the competition made her one of the standout performers of the week.

With her third career conference title, Donahue added another milestone to an already impressive cross country career and helped the Mighty Macs close their Atlantic East Conference championship history on a high note.

Congratulations to Aubrey Donahue on being named this week's Mighty Mac of the Week!

LOOKING AHEAD: NOVEMBER 2–7

The Mighty Macs enter another pivotal week as the Atlantic East Conference soccer tournaments reach the semifinal round and women's volleyball continues its conference schedule.

Immaculata will host postseason soccer action at Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday, November 4, with both men's and women's soccer looking to advance to their respective championship games.

Women's volleyball will also return to Alumnae Hall for a midweek conference matchup before traveling to New Jersey on Saturday.

The Immaculata women's basketball team heads to Smith College in Northampton, MA for the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament to open the 2026-27 season.

The Immaculata men's basketball team will open their 2026-27 season at the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic.

Wednesday, November 4

Women's Soccer - Atlantic East Conference Semifinal
Draper Walsh Stadium | 4 p.m.

Women's soccer begins its postseason run after earning the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. The Mighty Macs will host a semifinal matchup vs. No. 3 seed Pratt Institute at Draper Walsh Stadium, with the winner advancing to the Atlantic East Conference championship game.

Men's Soccer - Atlantic East Conference Semifinal
Draper Walsh Stadium | 7 p.m.

Men's soccer also earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye after finishing conference play with a 5-2 record. The Mighty Macs will host an Atlantic East semifinal vs. No. 3 seed Saint Elizabeth, with the winner advancing to the conference championship game.

Women's Volleyball vs. Centenary University
Alumnae Hall | 6:30 p.m.

Women's volleyball returns home to face Centenary University in an Atlantic East Conference matchup. The Mighty Macs will look to build on their Senior Day sweep of Pratt and continue their push through the conference schedule.

Saturday, November 7

Women's Soccer — Atlantic East Conference Championship
Location and time: To be determined - If qualified

If the Mighty Macs advance from Wednesday's semifinal, they will compete for the Atlantic East Conference championship on Saturday. The highest remaining seed will host the title game.

Men's Soccer — Atlantic East Conference Championship
Location and time: To be determined - If qualified

If the Mighty Macs advance from Wednesday's semifinal, they will compete for the Atlantic East Conference championship on Saturday. The highest remaining seed will host the title game.

Women's Volleyball at Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, N.J. | 12 p.m.

Women's volleyball travels to Saint Elizabeth University for an Atlantic East Conference matchup. The Mighty Macs will look to carry their momentum from the Pratt victory into another important conference contest.

Women's Basketball at #5 Smith College (Tyler Tip-Off Tournament)
Northampton, MA | 3:30 p.m.

The women's basketball team opens the 2026-27, at the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament vs. the host #5 Smith College. The game will be streamed on YouTube and Amazon Prime with a Special Division III ESPN style Game Day.

Men's Basketball at Penn State Harrisburg (PSU Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic)
Middletown, Pa. | 5 p.m.

The men's basketball team opens its 2026-27 season vs Penn State Harrisburg, at the PSU Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic.

Sunday, November 8

Men's Basketball at St. Joseph's - Brooklyn (PSU Harrisburg Tip-Off Classic)
Middletown, Pa. | 5 p.m.

Women's Basketball vs. St. Lawrence or Hartford (Tyler Tip-Off Tournament)
Northampton, MA | 2 or 4 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, November 14

• Men's and Women's Swimming at Marymount University — first Atlantic East Conference meet of the season.
• Men's and Women's Cross Country at the NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championships, hosted by Moravian University.

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