Brooklyn, N.Y. - (10/30/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (15-9, 2-2) scored their second Atlantic East Conference (AEC) victory of the season with this evening's 3-0 (25-9, 25-22, 25-15) triumph over league newcomer Pratt Institute (6-14, 1-3). Junior setter Ayanna Gaston (Middletown, Del.) served the Griffins to a 6-0 head start in a dominant 25-9 first-set win. In the second set, the Red and Gold sported a 24-15 lead before eventually ending a seven-point rally by the Cannoneers; 25-22. Gwynedd Mercy University sought the sweep from the start of the third set, pursued it with a 7-3 start, and a captured it with a 25-15 conclusion. Gaston was one of two Griffins with four aces in a season's best 14-ace performance for the Red and Gold.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University hit .198 (28K-11E-86TA) for the match with a .345 (13K-3E-29TA) execution rate in the third set.
• In addition to Gaston, sophomore outside hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) also served for four aces. Freshman libero Annalise Kuppel (Estell Manor, N.J.) served for three, junior defensive specialist Amanda Lopez (Houston, Texas) spotted two, and fifth-year outside hitter Bria Purnell (Reading, Pa.) marked one.
• Purnell led the Griffins in scoring with 13.5 points. She totaled a dozen (12) kills on a .310 (12K-3E-29TA) hitting percentage and provided a block assist.
• Kuppel added a team-high nine digs to her three points.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their late AEC season schedule on Saturday, November 2, when they visit Immaculata University for a 1:00 p.m. contest.