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IU Men's Lacrosse's Jude Azzarano during a recent game

Men's Lacrosse

Men's Lacrosse Travels to Reading for Midweek Matchup at Alvernia

Men's Lacrosse at Alvernia
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7 p.m.
Alvernia Turf Field | Reading, Pa.

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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata men's lacrosse team (1-1) heads to Reading to play Alvernia on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
  • Immaculata enters Wednesday after defeating Saint Vincent College 7-6 in their home opener on Saturday.
  • Alvernia (1-0) enters Wednesday's game after defeating Juniata 14-7 on Saturday.
  • Wednesday's game, originally scheduled to be at Draper Walsh Stadium, was moved to Alvernia due to the winter storm.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Wednesday's game will mark the 12th meeting between Immaculata and Alvernia in their series that began in 2007.
  • Immaculata holds an 8-3 advantage in the series.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata defeated Alvernia 13-7 in their last meeting on February 25, 2025, at the Alvernia Turf Field.
  • Joseph Biuso scored three goals, David Azzarano added two goals and two assists, Bailey Manion had one goal and three assists, and Matthew Ludlow made 14 saves for the Mighty Macs.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Goalkeeper Matthw Ludlow stopped 18 of 24 shots on goal and collected six ground balls in Saturday's win over Saint Vincent. His save in the final minute preserved the tie before Immaculata scored the game-winner. For his performance, Ludlow was named Atlantic East Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Jason Smaron netted the game-winning goal with just 9.6 seconds remaining and added two assists. He earned Atlantic East Conference Weekly Honor Roll recognition.
  • Ryan Gorman posted one goal and two assists, including the assist on the game-winner.
  • Nick Senatore scored twice, including his first collegiate goal.
  • Aaron Headley registered his first collegiate goal.
  • Seth Panowitz recorded three caused turnovers and six ground balls.
  • Daniel Alvarez added three caused turnovers and three ground balls.
  • Immaculata outshot Saint Vincent 26-24, led in ground balls 36-34, and held a 16-12 edge in caused turnovers.
 
SCOUTING ALVERNIA
  • Sophomore attacker Charles Oberman scored five goals in the season-opening win over Juniata.
  • Sophomore attacker Jimmy Sparacio added four goals and one assist.
  • Junior attacker Ethan McManus posted three goals and two assists.
  • Sophomore defender Wesley Clemison collected eight ground balls and four caused turnovers.
  • Junior goalkeeper Jack Mancha recorded 12 saves.
 
UP NEXT
  • Immaculata returns to action Saturday when it is scheduled to host Drew University. Due to weather conditions, the contest may be moved to a road game. Visit gomightymacs.com for updates.
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Players Mentioned

Daniel Alvarez

#47 Daniel Alvarez

D
5' 10"
Junior
David Azzarano

#4 David Azzarano

A
5' 10"
Graduate Student
Joseph Biuso

#3 Joseph Biuso

A
5' 8"
Senior
Ryan Gorman

#11 Ryan Gorman

M
5' 10"
Sophomore
Matthew Ludlow

#42 Matthew Ludlow

G
5' 10"
Junior
Bailey Manion

#22 Bailey Manion

A
5' 9"
Senior
Seth Panowitz

#15 Seth Panowitz

M
6' 0"
Sophomore
Jason Smaron

#1 Jason Smaron

A
5' 8"
Freshman
Aaron Headley

#3 Aaron Headley

A
6' 2"
Freshman
Nick Senatore

#24 Nick Senatore

M
5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Daniel Alvarez

#47 Daniel Alvarez

5' 10"
Junior
D
David Azzarano

#4 David Azzarano

5' 10"
Graduate Student
A
Joseph Biuso

#3 Joseph Biuso

5' 8"
Senior
A
Ryan Gorman

#11 Ryan Gorman

5' 10"
Sophomore
M
Matthew Ludlow

#42 Matthew Ludlow

5' 10"
Junior
G
Bailey Manion

#22 Bailey Manion

5' 9"
Senior
A
Seth Panowitz

#15 Seth Panowitz

6' 0"
Sophomore
M
Jason Smaron

#1 Jason Smaron

5' 8"
Freshman
A
Aaron Headley

#3 Aaron Headley

6' 2"
Freshman
A
Nick Senatore

#24 Nick Senatore

5' 10"
Freshman
M