IMMACULATA, Pa.- The Immaculata women's basketball team, led by a dominant performance from
Carly Coleman and four players in double figures, rolled past Marywood, 89-46, on Wednesday evening inside Alumnae Hall.
Carly Coleman led all scorers with a double-double, scoring 19 points while grabbing a career-high of 19 rebounds and five assists.
Abby Grillo scored 16 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Sabrina Little provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, and
Olivia Ettorre scored 10 of her 12 points in the third quarter to extend the Immaculata lead.
With the win, the Mighty Macs improve to 19-3 overall and 11-0 in Atlantic East play and have now clinched home court advantage for the AEC Tournament Semifinals on February 25. Marywood falls to 11-11 overall, and 6-5 in Atlantic East play.
COACH WHALEN'S REMARKS
We came out strong from the jump," said Head Coach
Brittany Whalen. "The first quarter really set the tone for the game, and we were able to sustain that aggressiveness through most of the game. We got a ton of production not only from our starters but also from the bench as well. We are looking to keep this momentum rolling into the final stretch of the regular season."
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST MARYWOOD
- Carly Coleman controlled the glass from the outset, collecting offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points, while Abby Grillo sparked the offense with perimeter shooting and aggressive drives. A late three-point play by Coleman helped push the advantage to 20 at the buzzer. Defensively, Immaculata held Marywood to just 4-of-19 shooting and forced multiple empty possessions to build a commanding early cushion.
- Marywood showed resilience in the second quarter, finding better rhythm offensively and briefly trimming the deficit to 12 midways through the period. Immaculata responded with balanced scoring and timely baskets. Sabrina Little provided a spark off the bench, while Grillo and Coleman continued to facilitate the offense. The Mighty Macs maintained composure, closing the half on a strong note to carry a 17-point lead into the break.
- The Mighty Macs delivered the decisive stretch coming out of halftime. Immaculata opened the third quarter with renewed defensive intensity and turned rebounds into transition points. Olivia Ettorre connected from beyond the arc, and Coleman continued to control the paint on both ends. The Macs outscored Marywood by 13 in the period and pushed the lead past 30 late in the quarter.
- With the game well in hand, Immaculata maintained its pace and defensive focus in the final 10 minutes. The Mighty Mac bench continued to contribute, highlighted by strong interior play from Julia Pohl and Sofia Kouridakis and additional scoring from the reserve unit.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Carly Coleman recorded her 15th double-double of the season, scoring 19 points and having a career-high of 19 rebounds. She becomes the first Mighty Mac to reach 19 rebounds since Brielle Rigo last had 19 on January 29, 2020, vs Cabrini.
- Abby Grillo scored 16 points, shooting 2-4 from beyond the arc, with four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
- Sabrina Little scored 14 points off the bench, shooting 5-8 from the field, with four rebounds, two assists, and a block.
- Olivia Ettorre scored 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers in the third quarter, with four rebounds, two blocked shots, and a steal.
- Sofia Kouridakis scored eight points, with five rebounds.
- Julia Pohl scored six points, with one rebound and one assist.
- Immaculata scored 46 points in the paint, scored 16 second-chance points, 22 points off turnovers, and got 38 points off the bench.
UP NEXT
The Immaculata women's basketball team will remain home at Alumnae Hall on Saturday, when they host Centenary for an Atlantic East Conference matchup at 1 p.m. Saturday will be Senior Day as Immaculata will honor seniors
Riley Cassidy and
Olivia Ettorre before the game. Saturday is also the annual Play4Kay Day, raising awareness for Breast Cancer and benefiting the Kay Yow Foundation.
