Women's Soccer at Delaware Valley University
Monday, Sept. 21 | 4 p.m.
Robert A. Lipinski Field at James Work Memorial Stadium | Doylestown, Pa.
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WHAT TO KNOW
- The Immaculata University women's soccer team (3-2-0) travels to Delaware Valley University on Monday afternoon for a 4 p.m. non-conference matchup.
- Immaculata enters Monday's contest on a three-game road winning streak after defeating Notre Dame of Maryland, Widener, and Cedar Crest. The Mighty Macs have outscored their opponents 13-4 during that stretch.
- Delaware Valley enters Monday's matchup at 2-2-0 following a 1-0 setback at Albright on Sept. 14. The Aggies opened the season with victories over Cairn and Cedar Crest before falling to Penn College and Albright.
SERIES HISTORY
- Monday's matchup marks the 16th meeting between Immaculata and Delaware Valley in a series that dates back to 2004.
- Delaware Valley holds an 11-3-1 all-time advantage in the series.
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LAST MEETING
- Delaware Valley earned an 8-2 victory over Immaculata in the most recent meeting between the two teams on Sept. 14, 2023, in Doylestown.
- Rachel McNamee scored on a penalty kick, and Kelsey Caldarelli scored a goal assisted by Mia Perrone for the Mighty Macs.
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MIGHTY MAC NOTES
- Immaculata erupted for a season-high seven goals in Saturday's 7-2 victory at Cedar Crest. Immaculata scored three times in the opening 15 minutes before adding four unanswered goals in the second half.
- Immaculata has scored 13 goals during its current three-game winning streak, including four goals against Notre Dame of Maryland, two against Widener, and seven against Cedar Crest.
- Gracie Repici enters Monday's matchup as one of the hottest players in the Mighty Mac attack. The sophomore forward has scored in three consecutive games and leads Immaculata with four goals. She scored two goals and had an assist in Saturday's 7-2 victory at Cedar Crest for her first multi-goal game as a Mighty Mac.
- Lily McGee has scored twice this season, with both goals coming in Saturday's win over Cedar Crest. She added assists in wins over Notre Dame of Maryland and Widener. Saturday was McGee's first multi-goal game for the Mighty Macs.
- Flora Hernandez has found the scoresheet in each of Immaculata's last two games. She scored the game-winning goal in the Mighty Macs' 2-1 victory at Widener before adding another goal against Cedar Crest. Hernandez also led Immaculata with five shots on goal Saturday.
- Addison Yackel opened the scoring just 15 seconds into Saturday's victory, marking the second goal of her season.
- Emma Sobieski has provided three assists this season, including two in Saturday's seven-goal performance.
- Immaculata enters Monday having scored 17 goals through five games while recording 65 shots on goal.
- Immaculata has received solid play from its two goalkeepers, junior Addi Husenica and sophomore Devan Cosgrove. Husenica has started each of the last two matches, including a four-save performance in the first half of the Mighty Macs' 2-1 win at Widener. Cosgrove has also seen significant action, recording three saves in the first half of Saturday's 7-2 victory over Cedar Crest. The duo has combined to help Immaculata secure three consecutive victories.
- Immaculata will look for additional contributions from seniors Sam Terry, Mia Perrone, and Natalene Clemson.
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SCOUTING DELAWARE VALLEY
- Delaware Valley enters Monday's matchup with a 2-2-0 record following a 1-0 loss at Albright. The Aggies have scored seven goals through four contests while allowing six.
- DelVal opened the season with a 1-0 victory over Cairn before falling 5-0 at Penn College. The Aggies responded with their six-goal shutout of Cedar Crest before dropping a 1-0 decision at Albright.
- Alexa DelGiudice is one of the Aggies' leading offensive threats. She recorded a hat trick in the win over Cedar Crest, scoring twice in the opening half before completing the hat trick in the 77th minute.
- Gianna Grassifulli also recorded three goals against Cedar Crest, scoring three times during the second half.
- Gianna Grassifulli also recorded three goals against Cedar Crest, scoring three times during the second half.
- Dekota Barthold has provided a strong presence in goal for Delaware Valley. Barthold made a career-high nine saves in the Aggies' 1-0 loss at Albright.
- Rena Kotsedakis and Marissa Rogers have also provided offensive contributions for the Aggies. Rogers assisted on two of DelVal's goals in the 6-0 win over Cedar Crest, while Kotsedakis registered a shot against Albright.
UP NEXT
Following Monday's contest, the Immaculata women's soccer team returns home on Wednesday, September 23, when the Mighty Macs host DeSales University at Draper Walsh Stadium at 6 p.m.
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