Georgetown, Texas - (3/9/2023) - Freshman attack Gunnar Seaman (Worcester, Pa.) deposited four significant scores, but Gwynedd Mercy University (0-4) suffered another third one-goal defeat as Southwestern University (5-1) netted an overtime game-winner with 2:41 remaining; 14-13. In a highly competitive contest, The Pirates scored the first three goals (14:15, 13:30, 7:38) before the Griffins got on the scoreboard with Seaman's first score (3-1, 4:54 1QTR). Gwynedd Mercy University tied the contest by halftime, 6-6, with unassisted scores from sophomore midfielder Ian Kish (Easton, Pa.) (6-5, 7:53 2QTR) and junior attack Jason Eide (Pleasant, Calif.) (6-6, 5:45 2QTR), but still needed a pair of fourth-quarter, game-tying goals from Seaman (13:13, 2:14) to force the additional period.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University was more efficient on the attack, scoring 13 goals on 36 shots (.361) to Southwestern's 14 goals on 51 shots (.275).
• The Griffins moved the ball well, posting a .923 (24-of-26) success rate on their clears.
• Gwynedd Mercy University secured their first lead of the game on a Seaman score at 14:16 in the third quarter and held the advantage until Southwestern University scored a man-up goal with 2:55 left in the frame.
• Kish gave the Griffins the lead with a goal at 8:58 in the fourth quarter, but back-to-back Pirate goals (7:10, 7:03) left Seaman's last score as final equalizer.
• Seaman took 10 shots to score his four goals. He also recorded an assist, two ground balls, and a caused turnover.
• Eide matched him in points with two goals and three assists (5 points). He additionally recovered a ground ball.
• Kish totaled three goals in excess of two ground balls.
• Junior short stick Shane Langefeld (Hainesport, N.J.) won 7-of-18 (.389) face-offs and collected a team-high six ground balls.
• In goal, senior Chase McFeeley (Mullica Hill, N.J.) totaled 16 saves and a ground ball in the loss (0-3).

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to campus on Wednesday, March 15, to host Nichols College in a 4:00 p.m. home opener.