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Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Hosts Cedar Crest at Draper Walsh Stadium This Evening

Women's Lacrosse vs. Cedar Crest
Wednesday, April 15 | 7 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata women's lacrosse team (4-10, 1-2 AEC) is back at Draper Walsh Stadium this evening when they host Cedar Crest at 7 p.m. in their final non-conference game of the season.
  • Immaculata enters tonight's game after defeating Gwynedd Mercy 15-9 on the road in an AEC game on Saturday.
  • Cedar Crest (8-6, 0-2 UEC) enters tonight's game after falling at Wilson College on Saturday, 9-4 in a UEC game.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Tonight's game will be the 15th meeting between Immaculata and Cedar Crest.
  • Immaculata has won all previous meetings vs Cedar Crest.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata defeated Cedar Crest 15-7 in the last meeting on April 1, 2025, at Cedar Crest.
  • Alexa Marczak and Jacki Murray each scored four goals to lead the Mighty Macs.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Elizabeth Mahmud continues to be the centerpiece of Immaculata's offense, coming off a dominant 5-goal, 1-assist performance against Gwynedd Mercy. She not only led all scorers in that matchup but also controlled possession with 10 draw controls, underscoring her all-around impact. On the season, Mahmud has been highly productive with 43 goals and 49 total points, while also contributing 77 draw controls and 28 caused turnovers.
  • Alexa Marczak enters the game with strong momentum after scoring 4 goals in the win over Gwynedd Mercy, tying for the second-most goals in the game. She has been a consistent scoring threat all season with 24 goals, ranking second on the team, and adds value with her defensive pressure and transition play.
  • Aaliya Piperato delivered a well-rounded performance in the last game, posting 3 goals and 1 assist, including a man-up score. Her six-shot output reflects her growing offensive confidence. On the season, Piperato has recorded 14 goals and 17 points while contributing to multiple areas, including caused turnovers and ground balls.
  • Julia Pohl made a strong impact in the previous contest with 2 goals and 1 assist, while also leading the team with 6 ground balls. Despite playing in limited games this season, she has been highly efficient, totaling 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists).
  • Keira Benoit contributed across the board in the last game with 1 goal, 2 assists, and 3 ground balls, highlighting her all-around midfield presence. This season, she has 17 points (11 goals, 6 assists) and is one of the team's more balanced contributors, adding draw controls and caused turnovers.
  • Abigail Guarneri played the full 60 minutes in the win over Gwynedd Mercy, recording 8 saves while allowing 9 goals. While her season save percentage (.384) reflects the high volume of shots faced, she has shown resilience and the ability to make timely stops. With 123 saves on the season, Guarneri remains a critical piece of defense, especially when facing high-shot offenses.
  • Carly Oberg contributes as a two-way player with defensive responsibilities. In the last game, she added a shot, helped in transition, and contributed to a caused turnover. On the season, Oberg has 16 ground balls and 8 caused turnovers, showing her ability to impact both ends. She is often involved in clearing and linking defense to offense.
  • Riley Mullen provides depth and stability in the defensive rotation. While her stat line in the last game was limited, she contributed to possession with a caused turnover and clean clearing play. Over the season, Mullen has collected 19 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers, showing her ability to win loose balls and disrupt opposing attacks. She plays a steady role in maintaining defensive structure.
 
SCOUTING CEDAR CREST
  • Kylah Demarest is the focal point of Cedar Crest's offense and one of the most dangerous attackers in the conference. She leads the team with 46 goals and 65 points, while also contributing 19 assists, making her both a finisher and facilitator.
  • Kadee Schrader serves as the primary playmaker, leading the team with 26 assists and ranking second in total points (43). While she can score (17 goals), her biggest impact comes from creating offense and managing the ball under pressure.
  • Ellie Terranova is a key two-way midfielder who contributes heavily on both ends. She has 21 goals and 11 assists on the season, while also leading the team with 44 draw controls, 31 ground balls, and 19 caused turnovers.
  • Audra Leiter is one of Cedar Crest's most impactful defensive players and a major factor in transition. She leads the team with 39 ground balls and 27 caused turnovers, indicating her disruptive presence. While she can contribute offensively (11 goals), her primary value is in forcing turnovers and creating extra possessions.
  • Carly Piciullo anchors the defensive unit with 34 ground balls and 23 caused turnovers. She plays a physical style and is effective at pressuring ball carriers.
  • Izzy Feddor has been solid in goal, starting all games with an 8.56 goals-against average and a .483 save percentage. She has recorded 111 saves on the season and can keep Cedar Crest competitive, especially when facing high shot volumes.
 
AEC WEEKLY HONORS
  • Elizabeth Mahmud was named the Atlantic East Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. She had a combined three ground balls, four caused turnovers, 12 draw controls, along with five goals and one assist over two conference games. She had two caused turnovers and two draw controls vs Marymount on Wednesday. She had three ground balls, two caused turnovers, 10 draw controls, and added five goals and one assist in Immaculata's AEC win over Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday.
 
UP NEXT
  • The Immaculata women's lacrosse team will be back home at Draper Walsh Stadium on Saturday, April 18, when they host Centenary in an Atlantic East Conference game at 12 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Abigail Guarneri

#16 Abigail Guarneri

GK
5' 6"
Junior
Riley Mullen

#12 Riley Mullen

D
5' 3"
Junior
Jacki Murray

#21 Jacki Murray

M
5' 8"
Fifth Year
Carly Oberg

#14 Carly Oberg

M
5' 9"
Junior
Alexa Marczak

#18 Alexa Marczak

A
5' 7"
Sophomore
Keira Benoit

#2 Keira Benoit

A
5' 5"
Freshman
Aaliya Piperato

#6 Aaliya Piperato

A
5' 1"
Freshman
Elizabeth Mahmud

#3 Elizabeth Mahmud

M
5' 6"
Junior
Julia Pohl

#10 Julia Pohl

A
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Abigail Guarneri

#16 Abigail Guarneri

5' 6"
Junior
GK
Riley Mullen

#12 Riley Mullen

5' 3"
Junior
D
Jacki Murray

#21 Jacki Murray

5' 8"
Fifth Year
M
Carly Oberg

#14 Carly Oberg

5' 9"
Junior
M
Alexa Marczak

#18 Alexa Marczak

5' 7"
Sophomore
A
Keira Benoit

#2 Keira Benoit

5' 5"
Freshman
A
Aaliya Piperato

#6 Aaliya Piperato

5' 1"
Freshman
A
Elizabeth Mahmud

#3 Elizabeth Mahmud

5' 6"
Junior
M
Julia Pohl

#10 Julia Pohl

5' 10"
Junior
A