Mercy field hockey coach Marissa Spinazzola was named ECC Coach of the Year after leading the Mavericks to a share of the conference’s regular-season title and the top seed in the championship. Six Mercy players also earned All-Conference honors, with three named to the First Team and three to the Second Team.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy finished 9-7 overall and 8-2 in ECC play, setting a program record for single-season wins.
  • The Mavericks closed the regular season with a seven-game overall winning streak and eight straight ECC wins.
  • Goalkeeper Kaylise McClure made 197 saves, posted an .845 save percentage and ranked No. 2 nationally in saves per game (12.31).
  • Gwendolyn Smith recorded 7 defensive saves, ranking second in the ECC and fourth nationally.
Yes, But

Mercy’s strong finish and conference-leading defensive numbers helped secure its top seed, but the team’s overall record remained below .500.

Bottom Line

Spinazzola’s award and six All-Conference selections reflect a record-setting season built on a late surge and standout defensive play.