Union, N.J. - (10/27/2021) - Despite a 25-2 shot advantage and a 19-1 edge in penalty corners, #5 Kean University (17-1) needed an extra frame to overcome Gwynedd Mercy University (5-13) in tonight's regular season finale. The Griffins fended off nearly every Cougar attempt but the last, which came at 64:35 on a connection between junior forward Peyton Mann (Nazareth, Pa.) and senior forward Ja'Carra Jackson (Magnolia, Del.).

Gwynedd Mercy University battled the Cougars behind the stellar play of freshman goalkeeper Morgan Lawless (Bristol, Pa.) (5-13) and her stalwart back line. Lawless recorded the six saves, but got help protecting the Griffin goal with five defensive saves split between senior defender Jordan Truntich (Harwood, Md.) (2), senior defender Kaci Murray (Chalfont, Pa.) (2), and junior defender Alexis Schambers (West Chester, Pa.). Murray (61:58) and senior attack Lauren Jani (Coopersburg, Pa.) (62:16) were responsible for the Gwynedd Mercy University shots, both came in the extra frame after an early Kean University foul.

Gwynedd Mercy University awaits seeding for the 2021 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Field Hockey Championship Tournament. The quarterfinals are scheduled for the home of the higher seed on Saturday, October 30.