Reading, Pa. - (11/22/2022) - Junior guards Aziz Parker (Westhampton, N.J.) (21 points) and Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) (15) both recorded their third consecutive contest in double figures, but Gwynedd Mercy University (0-5) suffered their fourth straight loss as a 50-39 second half carried Alvernia University (1-4) to an 83-67 win over the Griffins. The duo combined to hit 15-of-21 (.714) from the field, grab nine rebounds, and distribute five assists for the Gwynedd Mercy University effort.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University finished the first half down 33-28 despite a slightly better first-half field goal percentage (37.0% - 36.1%).
• The lead only changed hands one time as the Griffins jumped out to a 7-0 (17:18) lead and established a 13-8 (12:03) advantage before squandering the edge to a 25-15 Wolf run.
• Both Gwynedd Mercy University and Alvernia University totaled 14 assists; Clark and freshman guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) recorded three assists apiece.
• Parker was 9-of-11 (.818) from the field, including a 3-for-4 (.750) effort from long range, in a 21-point performance. He also recorded four rebounds and two assists.
• Clark was 6-of-10 (.600) from the field; he hit half of his three-point shots (2-of-4, 1.000) and his only free throw (1-of-1, 1.000). Clark also recorded five rebounds and three assists.
• Freshman guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) offered six points, two rebounds, an assist, three blocks, and two steals.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their non-conference schedule on Wednesday, November 30, when they visit Goucher College for an 8:00 p.m.tip-off.