Clark Captures AEC Offensive Player of the Week with Performance versus Pacers
Lancaster, Pa. – (1/17/2023) – Gwynedd Mercy University junior guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) hit four threes (4-of-5, .800) and all six (6-of-6, 1.000) of his free throws in a career-high 38-point performance that led the Griffins to a 95-82 league victory over Marywood University. The career night earned Clark his third appearance on the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men’s Basketball Weekly Report and his first AEC Offensive Player of the Week honor. Clark previously earned AEC Weekly Honor Roll recognition on November 14 and December 12.
The Griffin Complex was at a fever pitch last Wednesday a semester's return and the lure of the inaugural AEC "Play for Joey" Games filled the bleachers with fans for a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) White Out. A well-played first half saw both teams shoot better than 50.0% from the field and from three-point range. Down one at half, 48-47, Gwynedd Mercy University (8-7, 2-0) flipped the defensive switch in the latter frame, forcing 10 turnovers and holding Marywood University (6-9, 0-3) to a 8-of-23 (.348) shooting performance left the Pacers chasing the Griffins’ tail.
Clark was 14-of-19 (.737) from the floor while keeping Marywood University off balance with five rebounds, an assist, and five steals. He headlined the high scoring first half with a 5-of-6 (.833) effort from the field and 2-of-2 (1.000) clip from the free throw line. The second half saw Clark add 25 more points and make four steals in a dizzying defensive effort that resulted in the Griffins’ 48-34 run to victory.
Gwynedd Mercy University continues their AEC schedule on Wednesday, January 18, when they visit Neumann University for an 8:00 p.m. tipoff.
