Scranton, Pa. - (10/13/2021) - Gywnedd Mercy University (7-14, 0-2) took Marywood University (9-13, 2-1) to a fourth set in this evening's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) match as the Griffins delayed the Pacers to a 27-25 win in the opening set and secured a point of their own with a 25-20 victory in the third set; 3-1 (27-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-18).

The Griffins rallied late in the first set, grabbing a 25-24 advantage on a kill from senior middle hitter Ashley Brown (Lansdale, Pa.) before the Pacers reciprocated with the last three points of the frame; 27-25. The second set saw the Pacers pull away late for a 25-20 finish. The final was repaid by the Griffins in the third set as the Gwynedd Mercy University defense kept Marywood University off their mark down the stretch. Unfortunately, Gwynedd Mercy University was unable to keep the pressure on in the fourth set as the Pacers lived up to their name in a decisive 25-18 end.

Brown finished with a team-high 15.5 points, recording 11 kills on a .258 (11K-3E-31TA) hitting percentage, while also offering three aces, a solo block, and a block assist. Senior setter Bridget McTamney (Conshohocken, Pa.) was the director for the Griffin offense with three kills, 29 assists, and a pair of aces to go along with 11 digs. Senior libero Ashley Morris (Quakertown, Pa.) led the Gwynedd Mercy University defense with a team-high 34 digs. She also offered a kill, three assists, and three aces.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to The Griffin Complex on Saturday, October 16, to host AEC rival Marymount University and Haverford College in an afternoon tri-match. The Griffins will face the Saints in the 2:00 p.m. opener and the Fords in the 6:00 p.m. nightcap.