BALTIMORE, MD. -- The Griffins battled through five sets but came out on the wrong end of a 3-2 decision at Notre Dame of Maryland on Friday night. Set scores were 25-11, 20-25, 18-25, 25-21, and 15-10.

After a 25-11 loss in the first set, Gwynedd trailed 18-14 in the second. The team put together an 11-2 run highlighted by four kills and an ace to even things out at a set apiece. In the third, GMercyU used 16 kills in the frame, to help rebound from 3-0 deficit to lead 11-6. It would be a lead they would not relinquish. The Gators forced a fifth set as they used an 8-2 spurt to close out the fourth set.

In that fifth and deciding set, the Griffins paved their way to a 6-2 advantage, but Notre Dame countered with an 8-2 run. After a solo block from Kerry McGlinn to pull Gwynedd to 11-10, the Gators notched the next four points to close it out.

Madelyn Mosser led the Griffins (5-5) with her first double-double of the season (12 kills/11 digs) while adding four aces and three blocks (one solo). McGlinn added six kills, 15 digs and a career-high three blocks (one solo).

Sarah Sweet had 14 kills and 12 digs for the Gators (9-0).

The Griffins are off until Tuesday when they head to Clarks Summit.