ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Cedar Crest College fell to Immaculata University in a 3-0 decision on Saturday morning. All three goals were scored by Immaculata in the third quarter, sealing the win. Cedar Crest managed just two shots throughout the match and was unable to find the back of the net.

The match between the Falcons and Mighty Macs began with both teams exhibiting strong defensive efforts. Cedar Crest's junior Shelby Heater (Lehighton, Pa./Lehighton Area) took her position as goalie, while Immaculata's first year Mackenzie Schrack did the same for the visitors. The quarter was marked by Immaculata's attempts to break through Cedar Crest's defense, with sophomore Alexis Andrada and first year Morgan Barnes each attempting shots that went wide of the goal.

Cedar Crest's defense held firm throughout the quarter, successfully keeping Immaculata off the scoreboard. As the first quarter concluded, neither team had managed to score, leaving the match at a 0-0 stalemate.

The second quarter commenced with Immaculata applying pressure on Cedar Crest's defense. Immaculata earned several penalty corners early in the quarter but was unable to capitalize, with the Flacon's defense successfully blocking shots from sophomore Victoria Atkinson and junior Maria Berenato.

Midway through the quarter, Cedar Crest gained momentum with penalty corners executed by junior Courtney Gibbons (Allentown, Pa./Parkland). Cedar Crest's junior Reagan Ferst (Hazleton, Pa./Hazleton Area) and sophomore Gracie Domingo-Whitfield (Glenolden, Pa./Interboro) each took shots on goal, both of which were blocked by the visitors. Despite the offensive push, neither team managed to break the deadlock, and the quarter closed with the score still tied at 0-0.

Immaculata's Alexis Andrada netted a goal early in the third quarter, assisted by Morgan Barnes, putting the visitors ahead at 31:57. The Mighty Macs continued their offensive push with Andrada scoring again at 33:51, extending their lead to 2-0. 

The pressure mounted as Andrada completed a hat-trick with her third goal at 38:54, assisted by first year Maria Freeman, increasing Immaculata's advantage to 3-0. The Falcons were unable to counter, and the quarter concluded with the home team trailing 3-0.

Cedar Crest entered the fourth quarter looking to shift the momentum but faced consistent pressure from Immaculata. Despite penalty corners at 50:43 and 52:35, the visitors were unable to capitalize, with Cedar Crest's defense successfully blocking shots from junior Emilyn Bivens and Maria Berenato. 

The Falcons managed to hold the Mighty Macs scoreless during the quarter, yet was unable to close the deficit, finishing the game with a 3-0 loss.

Forward Alexis Andrada led Immaculata with three goals, including one game-winner, on five shots with all efforts on target. Morgan Barnes contributed significantly with two assists and four shots, showcasing her playmaking abilities. Maria Freeman also added an assist, helping to maintain offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Mackenzie Schrack recorded a shutout in her 60 minutes of play, although she faced no shots on goal, securing the team's defensive stability.

In their next game, the Falcons (2-7 overall) will travel to Wayne, NJ, to face off against William Paterson University on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. While Immaculata University (4-6 overall) will host Goucher College on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.