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Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Hosts Neumann to Close Regular Season on Wednesday

Women's Lacrosse vs. Neumann
Wednesday, April 22 | 4:30 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata women's lacrosse team (6-10, 2-2 AEC) is back at Draper Walsh Stadium on Wednesday afternoon when they host Neumann University.
  • Immaculata enters Wednesday's game after defeating Centenary 13-3 at home on Saturday afternoon to clinch a spot in the AEC Tournament.
  • Neumann (6-8, 4-0 AEC) enters Wednesday's game after defeating Gwynedd Mercy 19-4 at home on Saturday to clinch the AEC regular season title and the first seed in the AEC Tournament.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Wednesday's game will mark the 33rd meeting between Immaculata and Neumann in their series that began in 1999.
  • Immaculata is 3-29 all-time vs Neumann.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata fell to Neumann 17-2 in their last meeting on April 5, 2025, at Neumann.
  • Ava Hoffman and Jacki Murray each scored goals for the Mighty Macs.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Elizabeth Mahmud has been the offensive centerpiece for Immaculata with 50 goals on the season. Dominates the draw circle and creates extra possessions, coming off another multi-goal performance, and was named to the AEC Weekly Honor Roll on Monday.
  • Alexa Marczak has been a dependable secondary scorer with 31 goals. Strong finisher who can also distribute when defenses collapse; key part of the attacking balance.
  • Keira Benoit has made a significant impact in her freshman year with 18 goals and 11 assists in just nine games played. Does a bit of everything—scoring, playmaking, draw controls, and caused turnovers. She was named AEC Player of the Week on Monday, after tallying seven goals and five assists for a total of 12 points while also contributing five ground balls, eight caused turnovers, and eight draw controls to lead Immaculata to a pair of victories last week.
  • Julia Pohl is the team leader in assists with 17 in nine games played. She is a smart distributor who also contributes on draws and defense, a true all-around player.
  • Aaliya Piperato is a consistent attacking option with 18 goals. Dangerous during scoring runs and in transition; complements the top scorers well.
  • Carly Oberg brings a strong defensive presence with a knack for causing turnovers. Adds grit and helps stabilize the midfield defensively.
  • Morgan Barnes is a high-effort midfielder who contributes in possession battles. Strong on ground balls and helps spark transition.
  • Abigail Guarneri is the starting goalkeeper with 130 saves on the year. Faces a high volume of shots and keeps the team competitive with key stops.
  • The Immaculata defensive unit of Riley Mullen, Brooke Kakowski, and Bailee Neitz adds toughness and discipline in the defensive end, generating caused turnovers and ground balls.
 
SCOUTING NEUMANN
  • Alena Catka is the Knights' offensive leader and primary scoring threat with 47 goals and 65 points. Also dominates the draw circle with over 120 draw controls.
  • Maggie Miller is a strong two-way midfielder with 21 goals and 12 assists.
  • Krista Geibler is one of Neumann's most dangerous shooters with 22 goals on high volume.
  • Rachel Roane is a balanced offensive midfielder with 19 goals and 9 assists.
  • Sarah Kiraly anchors the defense in goal with 80 saves on the season.
  • Brighid Brady is the defensive catalyst with 19 caused turnovers.
  • Kenna Sanders is an active defensive midfielder who contributes across the field with ground balls and caused turnovers. Key piece in the ride and unsettled defense.
 
UP NEXT
  • With Neumann having already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AEC Tournament, and Immaculata locked into the No. 4 seed in the Tournament, Immaculata will travel to Neumann for the Atlantic East Conference Tournament Semifinals on Saturday, April 25th at a time to be announced later.
  • Go to gomightymacs.com for the most updated information.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Abigail Guarneri

#16 Abigail Guarneri

GK
5' 6"
Junior
Ava Hoffman

#11 Ava Hoffman

M
5' 7"
Senior
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
Bailee Neitz

#23 Bailee Neitz

D
5' 2"
Freshman
Alexa Marczak

#18 Alexa Marczak

A
5' 7"
Sophomore
Morgan Barnes

#5 Morgan Barnes

A
5' 5"
Freshman
Keira Benoit

#2 Keira Benoit

A
5' 5"
Freshman
Brooke Kakowski

#13 Brooke Kakowski

D
5' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Abigail Guarneri

#16 Abigail Guarneri

5' 6"
Junior
GK
Ava Hoffman

#11 Ava Hoffman

5' 7"
Senior
M
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
Bailee Neitz

#23 Bailee Neitz

5' 2"
Freshman
D
Alexa Marczak

#18 Alexa Marczak

5' 7"
Sophomore
A
Morgan Barnes

#5 Morgan Barnes

5' 5"
Freshman
A
Keira Benoit

#2 Keira Benoit

5' 5"
Freshman
A
Brooke Kakowski

#13 Brooke Kakowski

5' 5"
Freshman
D