Men's soccer 2026 AEC Runner Up
Immaculata seniors and captains accept the AEC Runner Up plaque
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Immaculata IMU (7-13-0, 5-2-0)
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Winner Marymount (VA) MMU (13-7-1, 7-0-0)
Immaculata IMU
(7-13-0, 5-2-0)
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Final
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Marymount (VA) MMU
(13-7-1, 7-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Immaculata IMU 0 0 0
Marymount (VA) MMU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Immaculata Men's Soccer Falls to Marymount in Atlantic East Championship Game, 2-0

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Immaculata University men's soccer team saw its 2026 season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling 2-0 to top-seeded Marymount University in the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game at Long Bridge Park.
 
The Mighty Macs finish the season with a 7-13-0 overall record and a 5-2-0 mark in Atlantic East Conference play. Immaculata advanced to the Atlantic East Championship Game for the first time since winning the conference championship in 2019.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST MARYMOUNT
  • Marymount struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute as Christopher Nascimento found the back of the net at 6:58.
  • The Saints continued to pressure the Immaculata defense throughout the opening half, recording eight shots while the Mighty Macs registered one attempt. Immaculata goalkeeper Luca Greppellini kept the deficit at one with three first-half saves.
  • The Mighty Macs looked to generate opportunities coming out of halftime but were unable to find the equalizer as Marymount maintained possession and continued to create scoring chances.
  • Marymount added an insurance goal in the 72nd minute when Michah Vogler scored at 71:48 to extend the Saints' advantage to 2-0.
  • Immaculata continued to battle through the closing minutes, but Marymount held on to secure the 2-0 victory and the Atlantic East Conference Championship.
 
TEAM COMPARISON
  • Marymount finished with a 17-1 advantage in shots, including a 7-0 edge in shots on goal.
  • The Saints also held a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.
  • Immaculata goalkeeper Luca Greppellini recorded five saves while playing all 90 minutes in net.
  • Marymount goalkeeper Adam Elonai was not required to make a save in the shutout victory.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Immaculata finished the season with a 7-13-0 overall record and a 5-2-0 mark in Atlantic East Conference play.
  • Luca Greppellini recorded five saves in goal for the Mighty Macs.
  • Declan Haines recorded Immaculata's lone shot of the contest.
  • The Mighty Macs advanced to the Atlantic East Championship Game for the first time since capturing the conference championship in 2019.
 
BETWEEN THE PIPES
  • Luca Greppellini played all 90 minutes in goal for Immaculata, finishing with five saves against 17 Marymount shots.
  • Adam Elonai recorded the shutout for Marymount without facing a shot on goal.
 
SEASON RECAP
Immaculata concludes the 2026 season with a 7-13-0 overall record after making its return to the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game. The Mighty Macs earned their place in Saturday's title contest with a pair of dominant performances in the semifinal round, defeating Saint Elizabeth 6-0 on Wednesday evening at Draper Walsh Stadium.

The championship appearance marked Immaculata's first trip to the Atlantic East title game since 2019, when the Mighty Macs captured the conference championship.

Congratulations to seniors Kyle Coleman, Matthew Skipper, Michael Prall, and Jayden Tossie on their careers, and dedication to the Immaculatata men's soccer program. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Once a Mighty Mac, always a Mighty Mac!

Saturday's contest also marked the Mighty Macs' final game as members of the Atlantic East Conference, as Immaculata prepares to transition to the United East Conference beginning in 2027.
 
 
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