true Chester, Pa. - (10/16/2028) - Gwynedd Mercy University (5-10) visited Widener University (12-10) for tonight's four-set finish as the Griffins earned their only point of the match with a 26-24 comeback in the second set of a 3-1 (25-20, 24-26, 25-14, 25-16) final. Senior middle hitter Charlotte Pugh (Philadelphia, Pa.) and junior outside hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) finished with double-digit points; the former totaled 10.5 with eight kills, two aces, and a block assist, while the latter scored 10.0 with seven kills, an ace, and four block assists.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University held a 16-12 edge and lost their advantage to an 8-0 Widener University run before recovering for a 26-24 win in the second set.
• They hit .069 (6K-4E-29TA) in the frame, but offered more efficient frames in the first (.133; 8K-4E-30TA) and fourth (10K-5E-29TA) sets.
• In addition to her points, Pugh recorded a team-high 17 digs.
• Etter recorded six digs in addition to her points.
• Senior setter Ayanna Gaston (Middletown, Del.) helped fuel the offense with three kills, 25 assists, two aces, a block assist, and nine digs.
• The Griffins combined for 10 aces; freshman defensive specialist P.J. Mendoza (Kennett Square, Pa.) led with three.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns the Griffin Complex tomorrow, Friday, October 17, when they open host Atlantic East Conference (AEC) rival Centenary University (N.J.) for a 7:00 p.m. Senior Night match.