Spencer and Clark Return to AEC Men’s Basketball Weekly Honor Roll for Roles versus Gophers
Lancaster, Pa. – (12/6/2021) – Graduate forward Donaven Spencer (Sicklerville, N.J.) posted his second double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds) of the season and sophomore guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) headlined a couple of big defensive plays that led Gwynedd Mercy University to a 62-53 victory over Goucher College. Their performances earned the duo both a mention on the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men’s Basketball Weekly Honor Roll.
Gwynedd Mercy University (5-2) emerged from a slow start to pace Goucher College (2-4) to a 25-19 halftime spread. The Griffins maintained their advantage until the Gophers assumed their first lead of the game, 37-35, with 10:29 remaining in the second half. From there, Clark was the difference maker, scoring five straight points - an and-one (42-40, 7:38) and a strip-and-score (44-40, 7:24) - to spur Gwynedd Mercy University for an 18-13 closing run that also included important three-point baskets from senior forward Shane Ford (Blue Bell, Pa.) (49-44, 5:51) and senior guard Jaye'Lyn Peebles (Chester, Pa.) (54-47, 3:55) and plenty of closing free throws for the Griffins; 62-53.
Spencer complimented his 13-point, 10-rebound double-double with four assists and a steal. Clark scored 10 points in addition to providing four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Gwynedd Mercy University competes next tonight, Monday, December 6, when they visit Penn State Brandywine for a 7:00 p.m. contest.
