Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (10/6/2021) - Freshman attack Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor, N.J.) and senior attack Lauren Jani (Cooperburg, Pa.) both found the back of the cage in today's contest versus Arcadia University as Gwynedd Mercy University overcame a 24-3 deficit in penalty corners and a 26-3 shot disparity to defeat the Knights by a 2-1 final.

Avellino's first collegiate goal (1-1, 23:29) came off the rebound of a shot from senior attack Caitlyn Thornton (Ivyland Pa.) and a feed from Jani. The goal brought the Griffins and Knights even with 6:31 remaining in the second quarter. Not long after halftime, Gwynedd Mercy University took the advantage when senior defender Kaci Murray (Chalfont, Pa.) found Jani for a successful backhand strike, 2-1 (38:22). Arcadia University continued to control the ball for the remainder of the contest, but the Griffin defense held, supporting a brilliant performance from freshman goalkeeper Morgan Lawless (Bristol, Pa.). Lawless (2-9) totaled eight saves in the win.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to the Athletic Complex on Saturday, October 9, when they open their Atlantic East Conference (AEC) schedule with a 12:00 p.m. contest versus Immaculata University.