Arlington, Va. - (2/24/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (17-10) visited Marymount University (19-8) for this afternoon's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship. The Griffins held a narrow 15-11 (9:08) advantage midway through the first half, but the Saints tied the contest 15-15 (7:36) before edging out a 37-35 (0:05) halftime lead. After intermission, the Red and Gold found a six-point perch, 60-54 (10:12) on one of five (5-of-10, .500) three pointers from senior guard Aziz Parker (Westampton, N.J.), but finished the 2023-2024 season as the AEC Runner-Up in an 83-72 conclusion. Gwynedd Mercy University's top scorer ended up totaling a career-high 30 points as he paired his long range success with a few two-point buckets (8-of-17, .470) and nine free throws (9-of-12, .750).

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University totaled nine steals on defense and held Marymount University to a 44.1% (26-of-59) shooting percentage.
• Parker paired his scoring with four rebounds and a steal.
• Junior forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, Pa.) grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. He also recorded eight points and an assist.
• Sophomore guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) provided eight points, two rebounds, and a team-high seven assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University finishes the 2023-2024 season with a 17-10 overall record and a 9-3 conference standing.