Florham Park, N.J. - (12/17/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (10-0) made it 10 in a row in 2024 with this evening's 105-70 victory at Saint Elizabeth University (3-8)! The Red and Gold's ferocious defense forced the Eagles into a program-record 36 turnovers and totaled a program-record 30 steals in the impressive effort that placed five Griffins in double figures. Junior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the pride on both sides of the ball with 15 points and six steals; he also grabbed two rebounds and made four assists. Gwynedd Mercy University shot 50.0% (42-of-84) from the floor, scoring 56 points in the paint, 48 points off turnovers, 32 points on the fast break, and 21 points on second chances.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University's lead reached double digits halfway through the first half; 21-11 (10:25).
• A 10-0, Red and Gold run increased the deficit to 20 points, 31-11 (7:20), just three minutes later.
• Continued pressure further doomed Saint Elizabeth University, who trailed the Griffins 54-29 (0:11) at halftime.
• Gwynedd Mercy University maxed their lead at 43 points, 101-58, with 4:49 remaining in the contest.
• In addition to Snead, sophomore guard Justin Savage (Philadelphia, Pa.) came off the Gwynedd Mercy University bench for 12 points, and five rebounds.
• From the starting five; graduate guard Shawn Summers Jr. (Montclair, N.J.) (14 points), senior forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, N.J.) (13), and senior guard Aquil Stewart (Philadelphia, Pa.) (12) also scored in double figures.
• Summers also recorded two rebounds and three steals. Thomas additionally totaled a team-high eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. And Stewart added a rebound, three assists, and four steals to his dozen points.'

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to action on Monday, January 6, when they host Mount Aloysius College for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.