Immaculata, Pa. - (4/9/2022) - Atlantic East Conference (AEC) play began today for Gwynedd Mercy University (7-6, 0-1), who visited Immaculata University (6-7, 2-1) for an afternoon affair. The Griffins matched the Might Macs in the first quarter with scores from sophomore attack Kristin Varilla (Lansdale, Pa.) (8:36, 0:51) and senior attack Anna Grace Bernicker (Merion Station, Pa.) (5:24) leading to a 3-3 (0:51) break. Immaculata separated in the second quarter, securing a 9-6 (1:10) halftime edge, before extending their advantage with an 11-4 second-half spread; 20-10.

Varilla led the Griffins with five points (4 goals, assist), while Bernicker finished with three points (2 goals, assist). Varilla added three ground balls and two caused turnovers to her offensive production. Bernicker added two ground balls, a caused turnover, and five draws to hers. Senior attack Laura Pelczar (Philadelphia, Pa.) matched Varilla's scoring with four goals. She also recorded three ground balls and two draws. Senior Seydel Acuna (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the defense in front of junior goalkeeper Reilly Owens (Pottstown, Pa.) with four ground balls and two caused turnovers. Owens (7-6) recorded 19 saves and three ground balls.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their AEC schedule on Wednesday, April 13, when they visit Neumann University for a 4:00 p.m. contest.