Women's Soccer vs. Pratt Institute
Atlantic East Conference Semifinals
Wednesday, October 4 | 4 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW

• The Immaculata University women's soccer team returns to Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday, November 4, as the second-seeded Mighty Macs host the third-seeded Pratt Institute Cannoneers in the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Semifinals at 4 p.m.
• Immaculata enters the postseason with a 10-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in Atlantic East Conference play. The Mighty Macs secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye after finishing among the top two teams in the conference standings.
• Pratt enters Wednesday's contest with a 9-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in conference play. The Cannoneers earned the No. 3 seed and advanced to the semifinals following their 11-0 first-round victory over Saint Elizabeth.
• The winner will advance to the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game on Saturday, November 7, against the winner of the other semifinal between top-seeded Marymount and fourth-seeded Gwynedd Mercy.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Wednesday's game will mark the fifth meeting between Immaculata and Pratt in their series that began in 2023.
• The teams have split the previous four meetings.
• Immaculata and Pratt are meeting in the postseason for the first time.

 
LAST MEETING

• Immaculata defeated Pratt 2-0 in their previous meeting on October 17 at Draper Walsh Stadium.
• Lily McGee had a goal and an assist, and Heather Russell scored a goal for the Mighty Macs.

 
IMMACULATA WOMEN'S SOCCER POSTSEASON HISTORY

• The Immaculata women's soccer team returns to the Atlantic East Conference Tournament after missing the tournament in 2025.
• Immaculata has qualified for the semifinals, as they did in 2024. This will be the program's fifth trip to the semifinals and its fourth trip during its time in the Atlantic East Conference.
• In 2010, the Mighty Macs qualified for the CSAC Semifinals after defeating Gwynedd Mercy 1-0 in the Quarterfinals. Immaculata traveled to Cabrini, and the teams played to a scoreless draw through two overtime periods. Immaculata advanced on penalty kicks 8-7, with the winning penalty kick being converted by goalkeeper Jessica Gaburo to send Immaculata to the conference finals for the first time in program history, falling to Centenary on penalty kicks 4-3 after playing to a 1-1 draw through two overtime periods.
• In 2018, Immaculata qualified for the AEC Semifinals, defeating Neumann in the Quarterfinals 3-2 on the road. In the Semifinals, Immaculata defeated Cabrini 3 -0 on the road to advance to the inaugural AEC Championship Game. Carly Quigley scored two goals, the first assisted by her sister, Carrie Quigley, and Riley Rudd added a goal. Brooke Shissler made nine saves to earn the clean sheet. Immaculata fell to Marywood in the Finals 1-0 on the road.
• In 2019, Immaculata qualified for the AEC Semifinals, defeating Neumann 2-1 in overtime in the Quarterfinals. In the Semifinals, Immaculata fell to Marywood 2-0 on the road. Brooke Shissler made eight saves in goal for the Mighty Macs.
• In 2024, Immaculata earned a spot in the Semifinals, defeating Gwynedd Mercy in the Quarterfinals 2-1 in double overtime on Kelsey Caldarelli's golden goal. Immaculata fell to Marywood 4-0 on the road in the Semifinals. Goalkeeper Emily Guthier made three saves for Immaculata.

 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES

• Immaculata enters the Atlantic East Conference Semifinals with a 10-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in conference play.
• The Mighty Macs secured the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament, earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage for Wednesday's semifinal.
• Immaculata closed its regular-season home schedule with a dominant 6-0 Senior Day victory over Centenary on October 24. Flora Hernandez recorded a hat trick, while Gracie Repici, Addison Yackel, and Sophia Mazzotta also scored.
• The Mighty Macs finished the regular season with 43 goals and 31 assists, averaging 2.87 goals per game.
• Immaculata has scored at least two goals in 12 of its 15 games this season and has recorded five shutouts.
• Gracie Repici leads the Mighty Macs with 12 goals and three assists for 27 points. She has recorded 53 shots, including 31 on goal, and has scored three game-winning goals this season. Repici's ability to create scoring opportunities and finish in the attacking third will be central to Immaculata's offensive efforts.
• Flora Hernandez contributed six goals and four assists for 16 points. She recorded a hat trick in Immaculata's 6-0 Senior Day victory over Centenary on October 24, demonstrating her ability to change the course of a game. Hernandez has also registered 49 shots this season, providing another consistent attacking presence.
• Lily McGee has recorded five goals and five assists for 15 points. She scored in Immaculata's 2-0 victory over Pratt on October 17 and assisted on Heather Russell's opening goal in that contest. McGee's combination of finishing ability and playmaking makes her an important contributor to the Mighty Macs' attack.
• Goalkeepers Addi Husenica and Devan Cosgrove have contributed to Immaculata's defensive efforts throughout the season. The goalkeeping tandem has helped the Mighty Macs record five shutouts, providing a strong foundation as the team enters the conference postseason.
• Immaculata had gotten strong play from their backline, including Sam Terry (two assists), Mia Perrone (played full 90 minutes, 12 times), Heather Russell (three goals), and Emma Sobieski (one goal and five assists).

 
SCOUTING PRATT

• Pratt enters Wednesday's semifinal with a 9-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in Atlantic East Conference play. The Cannoneers earned the No. 3 seed after finishing tied with Gwynedd Mercy in conference play and securing the higher position on the conference's tiebreaking criteria.
• Pratt advanced to the semifinals after defeating Saint Elizabeth in the opening round of the Atlantic East Conference Tournament. The Cannoneers enter the contest with an offense that has scored 52 goals through 14 games, averaging 3.71 goals per contest.
• Emma Pratt leads the Cannoneers with 18 goals and seven assists for 43 points. She has recorded 80 shots, including 45 on goal, and has scored two game-winning goals. Her offensive production makes her the primary player for Immaculata to monitor defensively.
• Kate Nolan contributed seven goals and a team-high eight assists for 22 points. She has recorded 50 shots, including 27 on goal, and plays a key role in creating scoring opportunities for her teammates. Her ability to distribute the ball and connect with Pratt will be important to the Cannoneers' offensive attack.
• Annabella Russell has recorded six goals this season, providing a scoring threat from the back line. She has also contributed defensively as Pratt looks to limit Immaculata's attacking opportunities.
• Savannah DePaz has been a key presence in goal for the Cannoneers, recording 83 saves through 14 games. She has helped Pratt register eight shutouts and will be an important figure as the Cannoneers attempt to contain Immaculata's high-powered offense.

 
UP NEXT
 
The winner of Wednesday's Semifinal between Immaculata vs. Pratt, will play the winner of the Marymount vs. Gwynedd Mercy Semifinal in the final Atlantic East Conference Championship Game on Saturday, November 7. The championship will be played at the home site of the highest remaining seed, with the conference title winner earning the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship.