Scranton, Pa. (4/27/2024) - The number sixth seed Gwynedd Mercy University (1-14, 1-5 AEC) traveled to the number three seed Marywood University (9-8, 4-2 AEC) as both teams battled in the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) quarterfinals. The Red and Gold went into halftime only trailing the Pacers 7-6 and the competition was back and forth throughout the contest. It would be Marywood that would go on a run in the latter stages of the fourth quarter that would secure them the 22-12 victory and end the Gwynedd Mercy University's season. In her final game suiting up for the Griffins senior attacker Kristin Varilla (Lansdale, Pa.) left everything she had to give out on the field as she finished with a team-high five goals and an assist (six points). Varilla also recorded one ground ball and a team-high six draw controls.  

Griffin Highlights:  

• Recording goals for the Griffins included Varilla, freshman midfielder Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) (3), junior midfielder Alysia Collins (Royersford, Pa.) (1), junior attacker Hailey Bloom (Margate City, N.J.) (1), junior midfielder Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor Township, N.J.) (1), and senior attacker Lindsay Anderson (Merchantville, Pa.) (1).  
• A lot of free-position shots were awarded to Gwynedd Mercy; however, the Griffins were unable to capitalize on many of their attempts as they were only successful in scoring on three out of ten opportunities (30%).  
• Gwynedd Mercy took 32 shots but were also forced to 26 turnovers throughout the contest.  
• Freshman goalkeeper Nikki Williams (Cinnaminson, N.J.) made her first collegiate career playoff start and was sensational setting a new career record for herself. Williams finished with a career-high 13 saves in the loss.  

Gwynedd Mercy University finishes the 2024 season with a 1-15 overall record and a 1-6 AEC standing.