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Gwynedd Mercy 16, Neumann 8


BOX SCORE


ASTON, PA. -- Gwynedd Mercy led from start to finish in winning their CSAC opener on Saturday with a 16-8 win at Neumann.

Sophomore Tony McCraw (Lawnton, Pa./Central Dauphin East) tied two single-game program records with eight points and 17 groundballs, and set another with 22 faceoffs won (22-of-27). His goal after the opening faceoff was the first of three-straight for him in the game's first 3:29. Less than a minute later, freshman Alfonzo Manzo (Manahawkin, N.J./Southern) found the back of the net and Griffins were able to jump out to a 4-0 lead.

Two goals from sophomore Rich Delea (Hanover, Pa./Southwestern) in the second highlighted a 3-1 quarter to help GM build a 9-3 lead at the break.
In the third, the Griffins outscored the Knights, 6-2, to take control of the contest.

Ryan Murphy (Audubon, Pa./Methacton) tied a career-high with 12 saves as the sophomore recorded eight of them in the second half to stymie any Neumann offense. Alex Becker recorded 17 saves for the Knights (2-7, 0-1 CSAC).

Ryan Eber netted five goals while Patrick Rose tallied five assists for Neumann.

Delea and Tommy Belmont (Malvern, Pa./Great Valley) finished with three goals apiece. Mason Risner (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield), Nico Belardo (Columbus, N.J./Northern Burlington), and Matt Richter (Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown) also scored for GM. Belardo also dished out a team-high four assists.

The Griffins outshot the Knights, 45-28, and scooped up a program-record 56 groundballs.

Gwynedd Mercy resume action on Wednesday when they welcome Rosemont in CSAC action starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday also marks National Student-Athlete Day. At halftime of the game, the Gwynedd Mercy Athletic Department will honor the student-athletes who have earned at least a 3.0 GPA and are actively involved in outreach and community service. It is a chance for us to celebrate all of our Student-Athletes for what they bring to our campus and surrounding community.