Immaculata Women's Lacrosse vs Neumann
Atlantic East Conference Semifinals
Saturday, April 25th| 1:00 PM
Neumann Turf Field | Aston, Pa.
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WHAT TO KNOW
- The Immaculata women's lacrosse team returns to the Atlantic East Conference Tournament on Saturday when they travel to play at Neumann in the Atlantic East Conference Semifinals. Immaculata is the number four seed, and Neumann is the number one seed.
- Immaculata (6-11, 2-3 AEC) enters Saturday's game after falling to Neumann 18-4 at Draper Walsh Stadium in the regular season finale.
- Neumann (7-8, 5-0 AEC) enters the AEC Tournament after defeating Immaculata in their regular season finale on Wednesday.
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SERIES HISTORY
- Saturday's game will mark the 34th meeting between Immaculata and Neumann in their series that began in 1999.
- Immaculata is 3-30 all-time vs Neumann.
- Saturday will be the fifth meeting between Immaculata and Neumann in postseason play, with Neumann having won the previous four meetings.
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LAST MEETING
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PAST PLAYOFF MATCHUPS
- April 29, 2015: CSAC QF at Neumann: Immaculata fell to Neumann 16-12. Danielle Lopez scored five goals for Immaculata.
- April 27, 2019: AEC First Round at Neumann: Immaculata fell to Neumann 15-14. Layne Kennedy scored seven goals for Immaculata.
- April 29, 2023: AEC First Round at Neumann: Immaculata fell to Neumann 24-9. Jacki Murray scored five goals, and Liza Laxton scored two goals for Immaculata.
- April 27, 2024: AEC First Round at Immaculata: Immaculata fell to Neumann 21-16. Jacki Murray scored five goals, and Tessa Liberatoscioli scored four goals for the Mighty Macs.
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MIGHTY MAC NOTES
- Finished 6–3 over their last 9 games, with wins over Bryn Mawr, Delaware Valley, Notre Dame of MD, Gwynedd Mercy, Cedar Crest, and Centenary.
- Had 212 draw controls to their opponents' 189.
- Key strengths were strong draw controls, offensive improvement as the season progressed, and the team was competitive for ground balls.
- The team was 50% on free-position shooting, and their opponents were 31.4%.
- Elizabeth Mahmud was the engine of the Immaculata offense. Mahmud led the team with 52 goals and 59 points, firing off 112 shots across 17 games. A high-volume scorer with a nose for the net, she added 48 ground balls and a team-high 89 draw controls, showing impact all over the field.
- Alexa Marczak was a consistent scoring threat. Marczak finished with 32 goals and 36 points, including a team-best 3 game-winning goals. She paired offensive production with effort plays, adding 30 ground balls and 31 caused turnovers.
- Keira Benoit, in just 10 games, made a major impact with 19 goals and 12 assists (31 points). A dynamic playmaker, she contributed 31 draw controls and 22 ground balls, showing her versatility as both a scorer and facilitator in the midfield.
- Julia Pohl was the team's top distributor. Pohl led Immaculata with 17 assists while adding 8 goals for 25 points in just 10 games. She controlled tempo in the midfield with 27 draw controls and chipped in 31 ground balls, serving as a key connector in transition.
- Aaliya Piperato added depth to the offense with 18 goals and 23 points on 49 shots. She also contributed defensively with 30 caused turnovers, showing her ability to pressure opponents and create extra possessions.
- Carly Oberg brought balance with 2 goals, 2 assists, and 19 ground balls. Her 22 caused turnovers highlight her defensive presence, helping disrupt opposing offenses throughout the season. The senior will be playing in her 68th career game, and making her 61st career start.
- Morgan Barnes recorded 54 caused turnovers—a standout number—along with 24 ground balls. While contributing modestly to offense (5 points), her primary role was to shut down opponents and force mistakes.
- Samari Rodriguez added 3 points and contributed across the stat sheet with 17 ground balls and 22 caused turnovers, playing a gritty, possession-focused role.
- Abigail Guarneri logged over 825 minutes, making 141 saves. Despite facing heavy shot volume, she battled through a challenging season and earned all 6 team wins in goal. Guarneri's 468 career saves rank second all-time in program history.
- Riley Mullen chipped in 2 goals while focusing on defense, collecting 20 ground balls and causing 16 turnovers, anchoring key defensive sequences. The senior will be playing in her 50th career game, and making her 49th career start.
- Bailee Neitz added 23 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers, providing steady defensive minutes and helping transition the ball up the field.
- Brooke Kakowski contributed 16 ground balls and 21 caused turnovers, playing a physical defensive role and helping apply pressure across the field.
- Vera Chapulin Paez, a facilitator off the bench, recorded 2 assists and contributed in limited action with solid positional play.
- Clare Dunfee saw time in 13 games, posting a .588 save percentage in limited minutes. In relief appearances, she showed strong shot-stopping ability and composure in the crease.
- Anna Monterroso appeared in 5 games, recording 3 saves. She provided depth at the goalie position and valuable game experience.
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SCOUTING NEUMANN
- Neumann went 7-8 overall and was 5-0 in Atlantic East Conference play.
- They averaged 11.6 goals per game and 33.1 shots per game.
- They allowed 11.13 goals per game, and their opponents' shot percentage was 44.9%.
- They amassed 328 ground balls, 208 draw controls, and had 216 caused turnovers.
- Alena Catka (#27) – Offensive centerpiece with 54 goals, 21 assists (75 pts), and a dominant 130 draw controls, driving both scoring and possession.
- Rachel Roane (#9) – Reliable scoring option, posting 23 goals and 11 assists (34 pts) while consistently generating offense.
- Krista Geibler (#18) – Clutch finisher with 23 goals (3 game-winners), adding 32 points and a strong shooting presence.
- Maggie Miller (#5) – Two-way force with 21 goals, 12 assists, plus a standout 40 ground balls and 40 caused turnovers.
- Gracie Kucia (#33) – Efficient contributor with 10 goals, 9 assists (19 pts) and solid all-around play.
- Ainsley George (#26) – Balanced attacker tallying 12 goals and 6 assists, providing depth scoring.
- Sarah Kiraly (#10) – Primary goalkeeper logging 800+ minutes with 83 saves, anchoring the defense through a heavy workload.
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ATLANTIC EAST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
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Saturday, April 25 – Semifinals
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No. 1 Neumann vs
No. 4 Immaculata
No. 2 Marywood vs No. 3 Marymount
(Higher Seed is the Host)
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Friday, May 1 or Saturday, May 2 – AEC Championship Game
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Semifinal winners at the Higher Seed.
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UP NEXT
- The winner of Saturday's Semifinal will advance to next weekend's AEC Championship Game on either Friday, May 1, or Saturday, May 2, at the higher seed.
