Field Hockey Visits Widener Wednesday Evening

Field Hockey at Widener University
Wednesday, September 30 | 7 p.m.
Edith R. Dixon Field | Chester, Pa.

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WHAT TO KNOW

The Immaculata University field hockey team (2-6) continues its road swing Wednesday evening when the Mighty Macs travel to Widener University for a 7 p.m. non-conference matchup.
Immaculata enters Wednesday's contest following a 3-2 setback at Arcadia University on Saturday afternoon. The Mighty Macs rallied with two fourth-quarter goals but were unable to complete the comeback.
Widener enters Wednesday with a 2-4 record after dropping its most recent contest to Stockton University, 5-0, on September 22. The Pride's scheduled September 26 matchup with Montclair State was postponed.

SERIES HISTORY

Wednesday's game will mark the 17^th meeting between Immaculata and Widener in their series that began in 2009.
Immaculata is 3-13 all-time vs. Widener.

MIGHTY MAC NOTES

Alexis Andrada: The junior forward/midfielder enters Wednesday's contest following a two-goal performance at Arcadia on Saturday. Andrada scored both Immaculata goals, including a fourth-quarter goal at 56:51 that brought the Mighty Macs within one. She now leads Immaculata with four goals and eight points while ranking first on the team with 24 shots. Andrada put all six of her attempts on goal against Arcadia.
Morgan Barnes: The sophomore forward continues to provide a consistent offensive presence for the Mighty Macs. Barnes leads Immaculata with three goals and six points through eight games and has recorded a team-best three game-winning goals. She added two shots, both on goal, in Saturday's contest at Arcadia.
Maria Freeman: The sophomore defender has contributed one goal, and one assist this season while providing a steady presence on the Immaculata back line. Freeman scored the Mighty Macs' lone goal in the 4-1 setback to Eastern on September 9.
Maria Berenato: The senior forward has one goal this season, coming in Immaculata's 3-2 setback against Marywood on September 12. Berenato will look to help the Mighty Macs generate additional offensive opportunities against Widener.
Gigi Fox: The junior forward has one goal this season, scoring in Immaculata's 3-0 shutout victory at King's on September 5.
Mackenzie Schrack: The sophomore goalkeeper has started eight games for Immaculata and has made 52 saves on 70 shots faced. Schrack owns a .743 save percentage and recorded five saves during Saturday's contest at Arcadia.
Annamae Jones: Jones saw 30 minutes of action in goal at Arcadia and recorded one save. She will provide additional depth between the pipes for the Mighty Macs.
Immaculata will also look for strong play in the midfield and on the back end from Alexa Marczak, Taylor Eagan, Olivia DiBona, Sydney Saxton, Kayla Ledbetter, Natalie Dodd, and Bailee Neitz.

SCOUTING WIDENER

Widener enters Wednesday with a 2-4 record after opening the season with victories over Lancaster Bible and Drew. The Pride has also faced Elizabethtown, Stevens, Swarthmore, and Stockton.
Widener scored 14 goals through six games while allowing 19 goals. The Pride has generated 88 shots, and 31 penalty corners this season.
Karly Bervinchak, the junior forward, leads Widener with seven goals and 15 points through six games. Bervinchak has taken a team-high 30 shots and has recorded 19 shots on goal. She scored seven goals across Widener's victories over Lancaster Bible and Drew and was named the MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Week for September 7-13.
Anabella Cenci ranks second on the Pride with six points on two goals and two assists. She has recorded 12 shots and nine shots on goal this season.
Brie Mallozzi contributed one goal and one assist while ranking second on the team with 13 shots and seven shots on goal.
Briana Rocha: Rocha has one goal and one assist this season while recording four shots on goal.
Emma Korenthal, the first-year goalkeeper has started all six games for Widener, making 33 saves on 52 shots faced. Korenthal owns a .635 save percentage and has recorded a season-high 10 saves against Stevens.

CHASING HISTORY

With her two goals on Saturday, Alexis Andrada now has 26 career goals, moving into third place in program history, passing Anastasia Likanchuck (2005-08) and Layne Kennedy (2016-19), who scored 25 each.
With 54 career points, Andrada has now tied current Immaculata assistant coach Layne Kennedy for fourth in program history for career points.

NUMBERS TO KNOW

Immaculata has scored 10 goals through eight games and has recorded 30 penalty corners.
The Mighty Macs have put 47 of their 63 shots on goal for a .746 shots-on-goal percentage.
Alexis Andrada leads Immaculata with four goals, eight points, 24 shots, and 19 shots on goal.
Morgan Barnes has recorded three goals and six points through eight games.
Mackenzie Schrack has made 52 saves and has a .743 save percentage.
Widener scored 14 goals through six games while generating 31 penalty corners.
The Pride recorded 88 shots, including 50 shots on goal, through their first six games.
Karly Bervinchak leads Widener with seven goals, 15 points, and 30 shots.

UP NEXT

The Immaculata field hockey team will remain on the road Friday, October 2, when the Mighty Macs travel to Penn State Harrisburg for a 5 p.m. United East Conference matchup.

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Players Mentioned

#6 Alexis Andrada: F/M; 5' 7"; Junior

#4 Morgan Barnes: F; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#3 Maria Berenato: F; 5' 2"; Senior

#16 Olivia DiBona: M; 5' 4"; Senior

#18 Natalie Dodd: F; 5' 4"; Senior

#20 Taylor Eagan: M; 5' 10"; Sophomore

#29 Gigi Fox: F; 5' 7"; Junior

#19 Maria Freeman: D; 5' 3"; Sophomore

#2 Kayla Ledbetter: M; 5' 4"; Senior

#27 Alexa Marczak: M; 5' 7"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#6 Alexis Andrada
: 5' 7"; Junior
: F/M

#4 Morgan Barnes
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: F

#3 Maria Berenato
: 5' 2"; Senior
: F

#16 Olivia DiBona
: 5' 4"; Senior
: M

#18 Natalie Dodd
: 5' 4"; Senior
: F

#20 Taylor Eagan
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: M

#29 Gigi Fox
: 5' 7"; Junior
: F

#19 Maria Freeman
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: D

#2 Kayla Ledbetter
: 5' 4"; Senior
: M

#27 Alexa Marczak
: 5' 7"; Senior
: M