Softball
Mighty Macs Drop Season Finale To Misericordia
Immaculata University softball team fell to College Misericordia 8-7, 7-0, in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader on Sunday, April 29, in Dallas, PA. It was the season finale for both squads.
In a game that was resumed from April 25 after being called due to weather, the Cougars scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to claim the 8-7 victory. Sophomore Missy Fetter went 3-5 with two runs scored and two RBI, while freshman Gaby Roth amassed two hits and two RBI. Freshman Carol Mastrosante also collected two hits, including a double.
The game was resumed in the bottom of the second inning, with Immaculata holding a 5-3 lead. The Mighty Mac scored two more in the fourth, before Misericordia tied the game at 7-7 with three runs in the fifth and one in the sixth.
Nichole Decatur's double in the seventh, with two on, gave the Cougars the 8-7 win.
In game two, freshman Shana Kehoe, sophomore Val Rult-Guerriere and Fetter registered the only hits for Immaculata in a 7-0 loss.
Alvernia Sweeps Immaculata on Senior Day
Immaculata celebrated its Senior Day on Saturday, honoring the careers of Eileen Hannan and Danielle Durso, but the Mighty Macs dropped a pair of PAC contests to Alvernia College, 15-1 and 19-6.
In the first game, Alvernia homered three times on its way to the win. The Crusaders scored six times in the top of the first and never looked back. Jackie Rhoads, Beth Jablonowski and Lauren Crimi all homered for Alvernia.
Immaculata was led by Gabby Roth, who went 1-for-2 with a run scored.
In game two, the Crusaders blew open a tight contest with a eight-run fifth inning. Shannon Fox and Crimi homered for Alvernia in the game.
Freshman Jackie Finkbohner went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI for the Mighty Macs, and sophomore Val Rutt-Guerriere added a pair of hits, a run scored and an RBI.
Immaculata will wrap up its season on Sunday at College Misericordia, completing a doubleheader started on Wednesday afternoon.
Mighty Macs Split With Wesley College
Immaculata University softball team defeated Wesley College 9-4, in the second game of a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) on Saturday, April 21, in Dover, Delaware. The Mighty Macs lost the first game 5-3.
In game one, Immaculata scored all three of its runs in the top of the seventh inning. Trailing 5-0, junior Melissa Cifaloglio drew a walk to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a throwing by the third baseman. Sophomore Missy Fetter reached first on the play. Cifaloglio scored off an error by the second baseman, which allowed Fetter to move to third and freshman Gaby Roth to reach first safely. Freshman Jackie Finkbohner knocked in Fetter, with a sacrifice fly, while sophomore Val Rutl-Guerriere's single plated Finkbohner.
In game two, the Mighty Macs jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead and never looked back en route to the 9-4 win. Sophomore Missy Hopely went 2-4 with two RBI, while Guerriere recorded two hits and three RBI. Finkbohner and Roth also registered two hits.
Fetter collected the complete game victory. She allowed four runs - three earned - and struck out five.
Immaculata Drops Doubleheader To Neumann
Immaculata University softball team fell to Neumann College 10-0 and 12-7 in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) action on Friday, April 20 in Aston, PA. The Mighty Macs fall to 3-14-1 overall and 3-11 in the PAC.
In game one, sophomore Val Rult-Guerriere recorded the only hit for Immaculata as Angela Sebasto tossed a complete game one-hitter for the Knights. Freshman Tabitha Kerr suffered the loss for the Mighty Macs after she allowed 10 runs in three innings.
In game two, sophomore Missy Hopely went 3-4 with two runs scored and one RBI, while junior Melissa Cifaloglio amassed two hits and three RBI. Guerriere smacked a two-run home run in the sixth inning, while freshman Jackie Finkbohner added two hits and one RBI.
Cifaloglio's two-run single in the first inning gave Immaculata a 4-0 lead, but Neuman scored three in the bottom half of the first inning and two in the second inning to take a 5-4 lead. They pushed the lead to 10-4, before the Mighty Macs scored three in the sixth to pull within 10-7.
Mighty Macs Fall To Marywood
Immaculata University softball team fell to Marywood University 16-10 and 10-8 in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) action on Saturday, April 14, in Immaculata, PA. The Mighty Macs fall to 3-14-1 overall and 3-11 in the PAC.
In game one, sophomore Missy Fetter went 2-4 with one RBI and two runs scored, while freshman Jackie Finkbohner and sophomore Jackie Mullineaux collected two RBI apiece. Finkbohner also added a double. Freshman Carol Mastronate amassed two RBI and one run scored.
Fetter allowed eight runs - three earned - in three innings to suffer the loss, while sophomore Val Rult-Guerriere allowed three runs - one earned - in one inning and freshman Tabitha Kerr allowed five runs - three earned - in three innings of relief.
Megan Haikes went 3-4 with two runs scored for the Pacers, while Colleen Regan amassed two hits, three runs scored and two RBI.
In game two, Guerriere went 3-4 with four RBI and two runs scored, while Mastrosante went 3-4 with one RBI. Sophomore Missy Hopely, Finkbohner and Mullineaux each registered two hits, while Mullineaux added two RBI.
Fetter allowed 10 earned runs in seven innings to suffer the loss, while Ashley Williams scattered eight runs and struck out two to earn the win.
Williams also went 3-4 with three RBI, while Nicole Carroll collected two hits, two runs scored and three RBI.
Immaculata Sweeps Rosemont
Sophomore Missy Fetter threw a complete game one-hitter to lead Immaculata University to an 8-0 win over Rosemont College in game one of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader on Friday, April 13, in Rosemont, PA. The Mighty Macs (3-12-1, 3-9 PAC) completed the sweep with a 6-4 victory in game two.
In game one, freshmen Gabby Roth, Jackie Finkbohner and Allyson Green, and Fetter each recorded two hits, while Fetter collected four RBI and Finkbohner totaled three RBI. Green also added an RBI, while Fetter smashed two doubles.
Fetter took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, before Alicia Clayton registered a double to lead-off the bottom of the inning. Fetter struck out a career-high 10 batters en route to her first victory of the season.
In game two, sophomore Melissa Cifaloglio, Finkbohner and Fetter collected multi-hit games, while Finkbohner amassed two doubles.
Trailing 3-2 in the top of the seventh inning, Immaculata scored four runs to grab a 6-3 lead. Fetter led off the seventh with a single and advanced to second on a single by sophomore Missy Hopely. Fetter scored off a single by sophomore Val Rutl-Guerriere, before Finkbohner smacked a two-run double to give the Mighty Macs a 6-3 lead. They held on for the 6-4 win.
Freshman Tabitha Kerr allowed four runs in the complete game victory. It was her second win of the season.
Anne Blessington went 3-4 with two runs scored for the Ramblers.
Mighty Macs Upended By Arcadia
Immaculata University softball team fell to Arcadia University 9-2 in the first game and 21-3 in the nightcap, in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) action on Tuesday, April 10, in Immaculata, PA.
In game one, sophomore Missy Hopely went 2-3 with one RBI, while fellow sophomore Jackie Mullineaux went 2-3 with one RBI, including a double. Sophomore Missy Fetter also collected a double for the Mighty Macs.
Freshman Tabitha Kerr (1-5) allowed nine runs (six earned) to suffer the loss.
Amanda Celentano went 4-4 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Jennifer Jackson went 3-4, including a grand slam home run in the top of the fifth inning to pace the Knights. Laura Fencik also homered for Arcadia.
In game two, freshman Gabby Roth went 1-2, including a triple, and one run scored, while junior Melissa Cifaloglio recorded a two-run single in the first inning. Fetter also added a hit and a RBI for Immaculata.
The Mighty Macs (1-12-1, 1-9 PAC) held a 3-1 lead, before the Knights (17-5, 7-1 PAC) scored 10 runs in the top of the third inning to break open a tight game.
Immaculata Falls To Gwynedd-Mercy College
Immaculata University softball team fell to Gwynedd-Mercy College 7-3, 9-1, in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) action on Tuesday, April 3, in Gwynedd Valley, PA.
In game one, sophomore Missy Fetter went 3-4 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored, while fellow sophomore Val Rutl-Guerriere amassed one hit, one RBI and one run scored. Freshman Gabby Roth added a double for the Mighty Macs (1-10-1, 1-7 PAC).
The Violets held a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, but the Griffins scored five in that inning to put the game away and earn the
7-3 victory.
Freshman Tabitha Kerr pitched six innings for Immaculata and allowed six runs on 10 hits. She struck out three.
Jayme DiLeonardo went 2-3 with two RBI, while Kate Cassidy added two hits and two RBI to pace Gwynedd-Mercy.
In game two, Roth collected two of the Mighty Macs' four hits. Fetter was tagged with the loss, as she allowed seven runs (four earned) in four innings of play.
Ashley Bowie went 4-4 with three RBI for the Griffins (5-9, 5-5 PAC).
Cedar Crest Sweeps Immaculata
Immaculata University softball team fell to Cedar Crest College 5-3, 4-0 in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader on Saturday, March 31, in Immaculata, PA.
In game one, sophomore Val Rutl-Guerriere collected three hits and one RBI, while freshman Jackie Finkbohner registered two hits and one RBI. Finkbohner's two hits were a double and a triple, while Rutl-Guerriere also slapped a double.
The Mighty Macs scored one run in the fourth inning off an error by the shortstop to pull within 3-2. However, the Falcons responded and posted runs in the next two innings to hold a 5-2 advantage in the seventh inning. After freshman Gabby Roth singled, Finkbohner collected her double and knocked in Roth to cut the lead to 5-3. But Cedar Crest was able to get the final out and secure the 5-3 victory.
Sophomore Melissa Fetter allowed five runs (two earned) and suffered the loss.
In game two, freshman Tabitha Kerr took a no-hitter into the the seventh inning, before not only losing the no-hitter, but the shutout and the game, as the Falcons scored four runs in the top if the seventh inning.
Allison Holland held the Mighty Macs to only six hits in the win. Sophomore Jackie Mullineaux totaled two of the six hits for Immaculata.
Mighty Macs Claim First Win Of The Season; Split With Cabrini
Immaculata University softball team captured its first win of the season with an 11-3 victory over Cabrini College in game two of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader on Friday, March 30, in Radnor, PA. The Mighty Macs fell to the Cavaliers 9-1 in the first game.
Immaculata improved to 1-6-1 overall and 1-3 in the PAC.
In the win, sophomores Missy Hopely and Jackie Mullineaux and freshman Carol Mastrosante each collected two hits, while freshman Gabby Roth amassed three runs and two RBI. Sophomore Missy Fetter recorded a three-run homerun, while Mullineaux added a solo homerun. Hopely and Mastrosante registered one RBI apiece.
With the Mighty Macs trailing 2-1 in the top of the third inning, Roth smacked a two-run double to give Immaculata a 3-2 lead. It was a lead they would never relinquish. The Mighty Macs added one more in the third to post a 4-2 lead. Immaculata would add one more in the fourth on Mullineaux's homerun, and three in the fifth inning. The Mighty Macs finished their scoring in the top of the sixth inning, when Fetter crushed a three-run homerun to left-centerfield to give Immaculata an 11-2 lead.
Freshman Tabitha Kerr earned her first career win. She allowed three runs (one earned) and four hits in the complete game victory.
Kristie Sandefur collected all three hits for Cabrini.
In game one, the Cavaliers scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning, but the Mighty Macs cut the lead in half with a run in the top of the fifth inning. Sophomore Val Rult-Guerriere doubled home freshman Jackie Finkbohner, who paced Immaculata with two hits.
However, Cabrini added five in the bottom of the fifth and two in the bottom of the sixth, to claim the 9-1 victory.
Fetter suffered the loss.
Immaculata Drops Non-Conference Doubleheader To Widener
Immaculata University softball team fell to Widener University 16-1, 20-1 in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday, March 28, at the softball field in Immaculata, Pennsylvania.
In game one, the Mighty Macs were held to to one run on two hits. Freshman Jackie Finkbohner recorded a hit and knocked in fellow freshman Natalie Yodis in the third inning. Freshman Sara Kolojchick registered her first career hit in the loss.
Freshman pitcher Tabitha Kerr (0-2) suffered the loss.
Stephanie Caulford amassed two hits and five RBI, including a three-run home run and Krista Cesarine garnered two hits and three RBI to pace the Pride.
In game two, freshmen Gabby Roth and Carol Mastronate and sophomore Val Rult-Gurreie each collected a hit for Immaculata.
Sophomore Melissa Fetter (0-3) picked up the loss.
Rachel O'Leary and Steph Connolly each totaled four RBI for Widener.
The Mighty Macs (0-5-1) return to action on Friday, March 30, when they face Cabrini College in Radnor, PA. First pitch is set for 3pm.
Immaculata Drops Conference Doubleheader
Immaculata University softball team fell to Eastern University 9-1 and 4-1 in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader on Monday, March 26, in Immaculata, PA. It was the PAC opener for the Mighty Macs.
Immaculata fell to 0-3-1 overall and 0-2 in the PAC, while the Eagles improved to 4-6 overall and 3-1 in the conference.
In the first game, sophomore Val Rutl-Guerriere collected the only hit and knocked in the only run for the Mighty Macs. Junior Missy Hopely crossed the plate in bottom of the fourth inning, after she drew a walk, her third of the game.
Stephanie Okeson collected two hits, two RBI and scored two runs to pace the Eagles. Freshmen Patricia Sims and Alissa Brubaker also recorded two hits, while sophomore Elise Murante recorded two runs scored.
Sophomore Melissa Fetter allowed eight runs (one earned) and struck out three to suffer the loss, while Ashley Lewis threw a one-hitter, but walked seven to earn the victory.
In the second game of the twinbill, freshman Jackie Finkbohner collected three hits and one RBI, while Holley recorded two hits. Freshman Natalie Yodis amassed two hits and scored one run.
Rachel Bray powered Eastern to the 4-1 victory with a solo home run in the fifth inning to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. She also doubled home Brubaker in the sixth inning to push Eastern's lead to 4-0.
Freshman Tabitha Kerr pitched a complete game and allowed four runs (three earned) and struck out four for the Mighty Macs, while Raychal Weis allowed one unearned run and struck out nine to earn the victory.
Mighty Macs Picked To Finish 11th in Pre-season Poll
Immaculata University's softball team has been selected to finish 11th in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) pre-season poll. The poll was released on Friday, March 16, by the conference office in Aston, PA.
The Mighty Macs are slated to place 11th in the 12-team conference.
Arcadia University was selected as the pre-season favorite. The Knights received six of the 12 first-place votes for a total of 135 points. College Misericorida placed second with 130 points, while Neumann College (124), the 2006 PAC Champion, finished third. Cabrini College (107) and Alvernia College (97) rounded out the top-five.
Marywood University (70), Cedar Crest College (68), Eastern University (66), Wesley College (57), Gwynedd-Mercy College (36) and Rosemont College (14) placed sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th, and 12th, respectively.
Mighty Macs Fall In Season Opener
Immaculata University softball team fell to Philadelphia Biblical University 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 13, in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The second game of the twinbill was called due to darkness with the score knotted at 7-7.
In the first game, the Mighty Macs (0-2) scored three runs in the top of the first inning. Three straight singles by freshman Gabby Roth, sophomore Melissa Fetter and freshman Jackie Finkbohner gave Immaculata an early 1-0 lead. Sophomore Missy Hopely knocked the second run in on fielder's choice, while an error by the third baseman allowed Finkbohner to score to push the margin to 3-0. The Mighty Macs extended their lead to 4-0 in the top of the third inning when junior Melissa Cifaloglio was hit by a pitch. Hopely crossed home plate.
The Crimson Eagles (2-0) posted the next five runs with three in the bottom of the third and one in the fourth and one in the sixth, to post the 5-4 victory.
Roth and Finkbohner had two hits a piece, while freshman Carol Mastronate, Finkbohner, Hopely, and Cifaloglio collected an RBI.
Jessica Ogden and Britanny Ranch registered two hits each for Philadelphia Biblical.
Sophomore Melissa Fetter suffered the loss. She allowed four runs (three earned) over four innings, while Ranch claimed the win for the Crimson Eagles.
Martino Named Head Coach of Mighty Macs
Immaculata University has named Dolores Martino its new head coach of softball.
Martino joins the Mighty Macs after a 13-year stint as the head softball coach at Archbishop Prendergrast High School. During her tenure, she led Prendie to seven Catholic League Southern Division Championships.
Martino graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. Joseph's University and received a Master's of Education in Community/Rehabilition from Temple University.
Martino is the Associate Dean of Off Campus Centers at Delaware County Community College.
