Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (1/11/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (4-11, 0-2 AEC) welcomed Atlantic East Conference (AEC) top-ranked Immaculata University (13-3, 3-0 AEC) to the Griffin Complex for a Saturday Matinee. The Red and Gold held strong against the number one ranked offense in the contest as Gwynedd Mercy only trailed by four (30-26) going into halftime. A major factor came from the defensive side of the ball, as the Griffins held the Mighty Macs to just 10-of-30 (33%) from the field in the first 20 minutes. Immaculata came out of the half with an impressive 10-3 run in the third quarter and took control of the rest of the contest securing a 76-61 victory. Senior forward captain Alexis Eagan (Drexel Hill, Pa.) finished with a double-double with a team-high 16 points (6-of-14, 43%), 11 rebounds, and two steals in the loss.  

Griffin Highlights:   

• The Red and Gold trotted out for the first time this season a brand new starting five including freshman's Truly Heft (East Greenville, Pa.), Brianna McFadden (Fairless Hills, Pa.), Alexis Kanzinger (Bala Cynwyd, Pa.), Peyton Attivo (Middletown, Pa.), and Frannie Boyle (Newtown Pa.) This was their first start in their collegiate career.  
• Heft made the most in her first start, finishing with 13 minutes with career-highs in points (6), and steals (1). Heft also finished with six rebounds in the conference matchup.  
• Freshman guard Kailyn Bell (Ridley Park, Pa.) was 5-of-12 (42%) from the field with 12 points. Bell also recorded new career highs with seven rebounds and an impressive eight assists.  

Gwynedd Mercy is back in action on Wednesday, January 15 when the team travels to the former AEC champions Marymount University with a 6:00 p.m. tipoff.