true Salisbury, Pa. - (2/16/2024) - Before saying farewell to the 2023-24 regular season, Gwynedd Mercy University (9-16, 2-8) traveled to Salisbury University (7-16, 0-0) where both teams played their final regular season game before moving to their respective playoff tournament. The Griffins came out to a slow start as the Sea Gulls went on a 9-5 run to open the contest and would take an 18-6 advantage in the first quarter. The next two quarters were more favorable to Gwynedd Mercy as they won the second quarter 15-13 and the third quarter 13-8. With ten minutes left in the season finale, the Griffins only trailed Salisbury 39-34, but a strong finish from the Sea Gulls would allow them to defend home court with a 62-44 victory. Senior Guard Lynzie Eggers (Washington Township, N.J.) finished with a career-high in points in a single season with 470 points, including a game-high 25 points tonight on 6-of-22 (27%) shooting. Eggers also went to the charity stripe a game-high 16 times knocking down 12 free throw attempts. She also tied a career-high in steals with six and finished with six rebounds and an assist. 

Griffin Highlights: 

• No other Griffin finished with double-digit points, however senior guard Ava Casale (Washington Township, N.J.) was the only player in red and gold to finish with multiple three-pointers made (2-of-6, 33%) to finish with seven points as well as two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. 
• Junior guard Alexis Eagan (Drexel Hill, Pa.) led the Griffins in points off the bench with five as well as securing a team-high eight rebounds and two assists. Gwynedd Mercy was outscored 20-11 with points off the bench. 
• Coming into the game the Griffins lead the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) in rebounds per game with 43. In tonight's contest, the Sea Gulls outrebounded Gwynedd Mercy 52-38. 
• The Griffins were able to force Salisbury into 27 turnovers but could only score 16 points off the Sea Gulls' miscues.

Gwynedd Mercy University awaits the outcomes of this weekend's AEC competition for seeding in the league's upcoming championship tournament. The Griffins finish the 2023-2024 regular season with a 9-16 overall record and a 2-8 conference standing.