ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Cedar Crest College lacrosse fell to Immaculata University on Tuesday night in a 15-7 final at the FalconPlex.

The Mighty Macs opened the scoring early in the first quarter, with fifth-year Jacki Murray (Malvern, Pa.) finding the net at 14:40. Cedar Crest sophomore Kadee Schrader (Northampton, Pa./Northampton Area) equalized with a free position goal at 12:09. Despite strong efforts from the Falcons' defense, including multiple saves by sophomore Irelyn Yoder (Wilmington, Del./Concord), Immaculata senior Kelsey Caldarelli (Elkton, Md.) and junior Carley Oberg (Swedesboro, N.J.) contributed to a series of goals that extended their lead to 5-1 by the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, the Mighty Macs capitalized on early opportunities, with Caldarelli scoring at 13:34 and 10:15 to extend their lead. Yoder made some crucial saves on multiple attempts, including a free position shot by Caldarelli at 1:47, maintaining the score deficit to 8-1 by the end of the quarter.

Cedar Crest began the third quarter with Schrader securing the draw control, though the team faced early turnovers. Immaculata extended their lead with two goals before Graham responded with a goal at 10:52, marking the start of a strong performance for the Falcons. Graham added another goal at 6:28, and junior Kylah Demarest (Vernon, N.J./Vernon Township) scored a man-up goal at 3:43, narrowing the gap. Despite a free position goal by Mighty Macs' first-year Addison Yackel (Maple Shade, N.J.) at 2:42, the Falcons maintained pressure, highlighted by a crucial ground ball pickup from sophomore Jessica Shults (Staten Island, N.Y./New Dorp) in the final minute, though the quarter ended with Immaculata leading 11-4.

In the fourth quarter, Demarest secured an early draw control but quickly turned the ball over. Yoder made a significant save on a free position shot at 13:26, keeping the Mighty Macs at bay. The Falcons capitalized on a man-up opportunity at 10:56, as Demarest scored with an assist from Graham. Junior Ellie Terranova (Wilmington, Del./Mount Pleasant) added another goal at 9:28, narrowing the gap. After a timeout by the Falcons at 6:44, Demarest scored again with 2:16 remaining, assisted by Terranova. Despite these efforts, the Mighty Macs maintained their lead, ending the quarter with a 15-7 victory.

Graham contributed significantly to the Cedar Crest offensive efforts with two goals and one assist. Demarest also played a crucial role, scoring three goals. Terranova made an impact, scoring once. Yoder, in her role as goalie, ended with 11 saves.

Caldarelli stood out with four goals, leading the team's offensive efforts. Murray also made a notable impact by scoring three goals and providing three assists, including the game-winning goal. Senior Ava Hoffman (Sewell, N.J.) added to the team's success with three goals and two assists. Yackel contributed two goals, including one from a free position. Sophomore Alexa Marczak (Hatboro, N.J.) also played a crucial role, scoring two goals and assisting on two others.

Cedar Crest (4-3 overall) will resume conference play with its next game on Tuesday, April 8 against Bryn Athyn College at 7:00 p.m. Immaculata (2-10 overall) begins league action with its next contest at Neumann University on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m.