Chester, Pa. - (3/6/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (0-5) scored the first three goals of tonight's contest (14:13, 12:17, 12:08), but consistency served Widener University (1-4) well as five goals in each of the first three quarters propelled the Pride to an 18-9 final. Sophomore attack
Gunnar Seaman (Worcester, Pa.) scored three goals (14:13, 12:08, 7:00) in the Griffins' opening 6-2 run; he finished the quarter with an assist on a goal (6-2, 5:54) by senior attack
Nick Flamma (Sewell, N.J.) and finished the game with a team-high five points with a fourth goal in the third quarter (7-11, 12:27).
Griffin Highlights
- Gwynedd Mercy University out shot Widener University 11-10 in the first quarter.
- The Griffins won 11-of-20 (.550) face-offs, was successful on 18-of-28 (.643) clears, and recovered 31 ground balls.
- Seaman scored the Red and Gold's only man-up goal (1-of-5, .200) with his first tally (1-0, 14:13). In addition to his points, Seaman recovered two ground balls and caused a turnover.
- Flamma and junior midfielder Ian Kish (Easton, Pa.) scored two goals apiece. The former also recorded three ground balls and the latter grabbed one.
- Junior goalkeeper Jared Devine (Pottstown, Pa.) (53:10) totaled 16 of the Griffins' 17 saves in the loss (0-5).
Gwynedd Mercy University continues their schedule on Monday, March 11, when they host Saint Joseph's College of Maine for a 3:00 p.m. Danica Strong Foundation Game. Â