Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (10/20/2021) - A pair of second-quarter goals gave Gwynedd Mercy University (5-11, 3-1) the victory in tonight's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) contest as tallies from freshman attack Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor, N.J.) (20:48) and senior attack Lauren Jani (Coopersburg, Pa.) (28:05) were the difference versus Neumann University (2-12, 0-4). 

The Griffins held a 12-0 edge over the Knights in both shots and penalty corners, paving the way for freshman goalkeeper Morgan Lawless (Bristol, Pa.) (5-11) to earn her second shutout of the season. She totaled five saves in the win. Jani ledthe  Gwynedd Mercy University offense with four of the Griffins' dozen shots; her accomplice on second goal - junior attack Victoria Poust (Warminster, Pa.) - recorded three shots. Senior defender Kaci Murray (Chalfont, Pa.) totaled two shots, while Avellino and two others each taking a shot.

Gwynedd Mercy University concludes their AEC schedule on Saturday, October 23, when they visit Cabrini University for a 12:00 p.m. contest.