Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/9/2022) - Gwynedd Mercy University (13-8, 5-4) led by double digits early, 17-7 (12:40),and rallied late to secure a 29-25 (0:11) halftime lead in tonight's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) tussle with the Mighty Macs. In the second half, the Griffins took charge of what became a physical affair, pacing Immaculata University to a 55-50 (0:07) final. Big shots from senior guard Ty Jones (Harlem, N.Y.) (32-30, 16:48), sophomore guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) (36-32, 15:36), and graduate guard Matt O'Connor (Philadelphia, Pa.) (38-33, 14:24) kept Gwynedd Mercy University in the lead during key second-half transitions, but underneath graduate forward Donaven Spencer (Sicklerville, N.J.) carved out his fifth double-double of the season.

Spencer recorded an assist and five steals in excess of his team-highs in points (16) and rebounds (10). Clark finished with 13 points, four rebounds, a block, and three steals. Jones provided 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their AEC schedule on Saturday, February 12, when they visit Marymount University for a 3:00 p.m. tip-off.