IMMACULATA, Pa.- The Immaculata women's lacrosse team is set to open its 2026 season on Saturday morning when it visits Alvernia University for an 11:00 a.m. game. The Mighty Macs return after a 2025 season that saw them finish 3-14 overall, and 1-4 in Atlantic East Conference play.
 
Following Saturday's game, Immaculata will return to Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday, February 25, when it hosts Notre Dame of Maryland at 7 p.m. for their home opener. Immaculata will navigate the non-conference schedule of 11 games before opening Atlantic East Conference play on Saturday, March 28, when they host Marywood at Draper Walsh Stadium.
 
Head Coach Brittney Conzentino and Assistant Coach Christa Somits return for their third season with Immaculata.
 
PRESEASON OVERVIEW
 
Immaculata was slated in fourth place, with 11 points in the Atlantic East Conference preseason coaches' poll.
 
Marymount is the favorite to repeat as AEC Champions with 24 points and four first-place votes. Marywood is in second place with 20 points and one first-place vote. Neumann is in third place with 19 points and one first-place vote. Immaculata is fourth with 11 points, and Gwynedd Mercy and Centenary are fifth and sixth with 10 points and six points.
 
The Atlantic East Conference will have six schools competing, with four teams qualifying for the Atlantic East Conference Tournament.
 
"The girls and our coaching staff are looking forward to a successful season with lots of growth," said Head Coach Brittney Conzentino. "There has been an exciting shift in our roster this spring, bringing in 11 new players to the program! The girls have been working hard to prepare, but most importantly, the team is extremely positive and seems to be remarkably close."
 
ROSTER CHECK
 
Immaculata's roster features six returning players, led by their seniors, including goalkeeper Abigail Gaurneri (Elkton, Md. / Elkton), defender Riley Mullen (Willow Grove, Pa. / Upper Moreland), and midfielder Carly Oberg (Woolwich, N.J. / Kingsway Regional).
 
Junior attacker Alexa Marczak (Hatboro, Pa. / Upper Moreland), and sophomores goalkeeper Clare Dunfee (Bensalem, Pa. / St. Hubert), and defender Bailee Neitz (Allentown, Pa. / Salisbury) will look to compete for important roles and provide additional veteran experience for the Mighty Macs.
 
"This spring, we look to our seniors to guide us. Abbi, Riley, and Carly have now been with us for 3 years and have bought into the system," explained Conzentino. "They bring energy, positivity, experience, and most importantly, expectations. These three have not missed a beat in creating a positive winning culture so far this season. We are lucky to have them leading us!"
 
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
 
Immaculata welcomes 11 new players to the program in 2026, including two transfers and a freshman class of eight.

Junior transfer midfielder Elizabeth Mahmud (Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown West) joins Immaculata after playing two seasons for Division I Saint Francis. Defender Brooke Kakowski (Delran, N.J. / Delran) joins Immaculata after running track at Holy Family. Junior attacker Julia Pohl (Bethlehem, Pa. / Notre Dame HS) will join the team following the conclusion of women's basketball's season.
 
The freshman class includes defender Bri Kilodij (Feasterville Trevose / Archbishop Ryan), attacker Keira Benoit (Wilmington, Del/ Delaware Military), attacker Morgan Barnes (Newark, Del / Newark Charter), attacker Aaliya Piperato (South Amboy, N.J. / St. Thomas Aquinas), midfielder Samari Rodriguez (Philadelphia, Pa. / Bonner and Prendie), draw / attacker Izzie Thomas (Dover, Del / Appoquinimink), an defender Vera Chapulin Paez (New Egypt, N.J. / New Egypt), goalkeeper Anna Monterroso (Delran, N.J. / Delran), all of whom will look to make an immediate impact.
 
"Junior Transfer Elizabeth Mahmud will also be a huge contributor all over the field for us this spring," continued Conzentino. "Aside from her talent as a lacrosse player, she brings a competitive edge each day that has shifted our program for the better. Aside from Elizabeth, all our freshmen will make a splash this year and be great contributors to our team."
 
SEASON OUTLOOK
 
"Our team has always believed in success through a positive culture and bringing a competitive edge to each practice and game," concluded Conzentino. "This especially stands true with this group of ladies. We have started off the season stronger and faster than we have since I began here 3 years ago, and we will look to grow every day. We are young, but I see this group having a successful season this spring purely based on their attitude and effort thus far. The potential is extremely high, and I am extremely excited to watch them grow!"