Little River, S.C. - (3/10/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (0-1) opened their 2024 schedule with this afternoon's Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic contest versus The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) (1-1). The Lions scored a dozen (12) runs in their first two at-bats, while the Griffin lineup has trouble finding its grove in their debut. Sophomore shortstop Hannah Smith (Levittown, Pa.) ruined the TCNJ no-hitter with her lead-off single to second base in the fifth inning. Unfortunately, the Red and Gold could not capitalize despite loading the bases in their final plate appearance of an 11-1, five-inning final.

Griffin Highlights

•  Gwynedd Mercy University got their first base runner in the second inning with a one-out walk to junior right fielder Carly Maw (Bensalem, Pa.). 
• Freshman catcher Maya Hellyer (Quakertown, Pa.) reached on an error at shortstop in the third inning.
• In the fifth inning, Smith was replaced at first base on a fielder's choice from junior first baseman Shannon McLaughlin (Haddon Heights, N.J.), leaving a one-out error at second base and a walk to senior center fielder Shylynn Cordero (Allentown, Pa.) to load the bases. Unfortunately, a strikout killed the Red and Gold rally.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their stay at Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic tomorrow, Monday, March 11 with a 3:00 p.m. game versus Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - Florham.