Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (3/21/2022) - Gwynedd Mercy University (1-3) fell on the wrong side of a 9-0 final in today's dual match with Cairn University (9-1). The Highlanders grabbed an early 3-0 lead with consecutive and sequential wins at number one (8-0), number two (8-0), and number three (8-3) doubles. They added to their advantage with six straight singles wins. Sophomore Avamarie Backich (Southampton, Pa.) and senior Josie Okyere (Lakewood, N.J.) respectively gave the Griffins' best fights in the fifth 6-1, 6-0) and sixth (6-3, 6-0) singles flights.

Gwynedd Mercy University competes next on Wednesday, March 23, when they visit Albright College for a 4:00 p.m. match.