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IU Men's Lacrosse Daniel Alvarez, Colton Rhoade and the defenisve unit in a previous game

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Men's Lacrosse Visits Neumann for their Regular Season Finale on Wednesday

Men's Lacrosse at Neumann
Wednesday, April 22 | 4 p.m.
Neumann University Turf Field | Aston, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata men's lacrosse team (10-5, 2-1 AEC) travels to Neumann on Wednesday for its regular-season finale.
  • Immaculata enters Wednesday's game after falling at Montclair State 17-6 last Wednesday.
  • Neumann (0-13, 0-3 AEC) enters Wednesday's game after falling at Gwynedd Mercy 15-7 on Saturday.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Wednesday will mark the 21st meeting between Immaculata and Neumann in their series that began in 2007.
  • Immaculata holds an 11-9 advantage in the series.
 
MIGHTY MACS NOTES
  • Jason Smaron has been the engine of Immaculata's offense. Smaron leads the team with 57 points and serves as the primary facilitator. A true dual threat, he combines sharp vision with finishing ability, making him dangerous both behind the cage and in space. His four game-winning goals highlight his clutch factor late in tight contests.
  • Jude Azzarano brings balance and consistency, posting 21 goals and 21 assists on the season. He is one of the team's most dependable producers, capable of initiating offense or finishing possessions. His versatility allows him to impact the game in multiple roles.
  • Aaron Headley is Immaculata's top pure scorer with 25 goals and a team-high 104 shots. Aggressive and confident, he looks to create offense early in possessions and is not afraid to take high-volume opportunities. A constant pressure on opposing defenses.
  • Ryan Gorman provides scoring punch from the midfield, totaling 19 goals and 12 assists. With nearly 100 shots on the year, he is a high-usage offensive option who can stretch defenses and generate offense off dodges.
  • Nick Senatore is a key contributor in extra-man situations, Senatore leads the team with nine man-up goals. His 29 total points and knack for finding space make him especially dangerous when defenses are unsettled.
  • John Stelacio is a pass-first midfielder, Stelacio has dished out 14 assists while adding timely scoring. He plays a key role in ball movement and offensive flow, helping connect the attack unit with the midfield.
  • Matthew Frame is a strong complementary scorer with 16 goals in limited appearances. Efficient and opportunistic, he provides depth scoring and can swing momentum with timely finishes.
  • Matthew Ludlow The backbone of the defense, Ludlow has started every game and holds a .650 save percentage. His consistency and composure in net have been critical to the team's success, especially in close games.
  • Colton Rhoades is a defensive anchor. Rhoades leads the team in caused turnovers. Physical and disciplined, he is often tasked with matching up against top offensive threats.
  • Colin Wolk is a disruptive presence with a team-high 21 caused turnovers. His active stick and awareness make him a key factor in forcing mistakes and creating transition chances.
  • Daniel Alvarez is a steady and physical presence on the defensive end. Alvarez has appeared in all 15 games and plays a vital role in Immaculata's close defense unit. His impact shows up in the details—35 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers.
 
SCOUTING NEUMANN
  • Cooper Dee (Attack) is Neumann's top offensive producer. Dee leads the team with 23 points on 18 goals and 5 assists. He is a primary scoring option who looks to create opportunities inside and finish around the crease.
  • Matt Morris (Midfield) is a versatile contributor. Morris adds balance with 13 goals and 9 assists. He is one of the team's few dual-threat players, capable of both initiating offense and finishing possessions.
  • Luke Sykes (Midfield) is a high-volume shooter and has a physical presence, leading the team with 78 shots while adding 12 goals and 6 assists.
  • Connor Hurley (Attack/Midfield) provides secondary scoring with 11 goals and 7 assists in limited games played. He is an efficient offensive option who can capitalize on opportunities and help relieve pressure from the top scorers.
  • Owen Avelar (Goalie) has faced heavy pressure all season, logging significant minutes in goal. Despite the high goals-against average, he has made over 200 saves and often faces a high volume of shots, showing resilience under constant defensive strain.
  • Bryan Avanzato is one of the team's most active all-around players. Avanzato leads Neumann with 48 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers. His ability to disrupt plays and push transitions makes him a key defensive piece.
 
UP NEXT / AEC TOURNAMENT
  • Immaculata has secured a spot in the Atlantic East Conference game but will be looking to secure a home game in the Semifinals on Saturday.
  • Depending on the results of Wednesday's game, Immaculata could finish in any of the top three spots in the conference standings.
  • Go to gomightymacs.com for the most updated information.
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Players Mentioned

Daniel Alvarez

#47 Daniel Alvarez

D
5' 10"
Junior
Matthew Frame

#20 Matthew Frame

A
5' 9"
Junior
Ryan Gorman

#11 Ryan Gorman

M
5' 10"
Sophomore
Matthew Ludlow

#42 Matthew Ludlow

G
5' 10"
Junior
Colton Rhoades

#12 Colton Rhoades

D
5' 10"
Junior
Jason Smaron

#1 Jason Smaron

A
5' 8"
Freshman
Jude Azzarano

#32 Jude Azzarano

MF
5' 9"
Freshman
Aaron Headley

#3 Aaron Headley

A
6' 2"
Freshman
Nick Senatore

#24 Nick Senatore

M
5' 10"
Freshman
Colin Wolk

#43 Colin Wolk

D
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Daniel Alvarez

#47 Daniel Alvarez

5' 10"
Junior
D
Matthew Frame

#20 Matthew Frame

5' 9"
Junior
A
Ryan Gorman

#11 Ryan Gorman

5' 10"
Sophomore
M
Matthew Ludlow

#42 Matthew Ludlow

5' 10"
Junior
G
Colton Rhoades

#12 Colton Rhoades

5' 10"
Junior
D
Jason Smaron

#1 Jason Smaron

5' 8"
Freshman
A
Jude Azzarano

#32 Jude Azzarano

5' 9"
Freshman
MF
Aaron Headley

#3 Aaron Headley

6' 2"
Freshman
A
Nick Senatore

#24 Nick Senatore

5' 10"
Freshman
M
Colin Wolk

#43 Colin Wolk

5' 11"
Junior
D