Lockhart Lands on AEC Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Honor Roll
Lancaster, Pa. – (3/21/2022) – Gwynedd Mercy University sophomore midfielder GianLuca Lockhart (Turnersville, N.J.) totaled eight points (6 goals, 2 assists), six ground balls, and five caused turnovers in the Griffins’ 1-1 week versus Bryn Athyn College (15-5 on Mar. 16) and Moravian University (L, 7-18 on Mar. 19). His play earned him a spot on the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Honor Roll.
Gwynedd Mercy University (2-3) made a strong opening statement with a 6-0 first quarter and added to their advantage with a 3-1 second quarter; the 9-1 (2:10) halftime lead was more than enough distance for the Griffins to post a 15-5 (6:36) victory over Bryn Athyn College (0-1) in this afternoon's affair. Lockhart was a major contributor to the win with four points (2 goals, 2 assists), five ground balls, and four caused turnovers.
Lockhart scored four first-half goals - two on the man-up - to keep Gwynedd Mercy University on the Greyhounds heels in Saturday afternoon's affair. Unfortunately, Moravian University (3-1) added to a 6-4 first-quarter advantage with a 6-1 second-quarter spread that propelled the home team for an eventual 18-7 win. Senior goalkeeper Aubron Swartley (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) took the loss (2-2) despite recording a program all-time game-high 25 saves and two ground balls. Lockhart scored his four goals on eight shots. He also recorded a ground ball and a caused turnover.
Gwynedd Mercy University plays next on Wednesday, March 23, when they visit Messiah University for a 7:00 p.m. face-off.
