Bryn Athyn, Pa. - (4/1/2022) - Gwynedd Mercy University (2-3) put a second "W" in the win-column with today's 8-1 victory at Bryn Athyn College (0-4). The Griffins dominated doubles play, sweeping the flights in reverse order for the early 3-0 edge. Match-clinching blows were delivered at number six singles (8-0) by sophomore Avamarie Backich (Southampton, Pa.) and number four singles (8-1) by senior Josie Okyere (Lakewood, N.J.), before additional Gwynedd Mercy University points came in at number three (8-1), five (8-1), and number one (8-2) singles.

Backich and Okyere teamed for Gwynedd Mercy University's first point of the match as they won number three doubles by an 8-1 margin. Senior Jen Eisemann (Langhorne, Pa.) and sophomore Nicole Rival (Mickleton, N.J.) followed with a matching 8-1 win at number two doubles, before sophomores Casey Meenan (Perkasie, Pa.) and Moira Ryan (King of Prussia, Pa.) secured the top team flight by an 8-6 measure.

In singles, Backich extended the Griffin lead to 4-0 with her 8-0 win at number six singles and Okyere cemented the Gwynedd Mercy University victory with her 8-1 win at number four singles. Afterwards, Ryan won number three singles (8-1), Rival won number five singles (8-1), and Meenan took number one singles (8-2). Bryn Athyn College spoiled the shutout with an 8-5 win at number two singles.

Gwynedd Mercy University opens their Atlantic East Conference (AEC) schedule on Wednesday, April 6, when they visit Cabrini University for a 3:30 p.m. match.