Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (11/19/2025) - Senior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) stole the show in tonight's 94-80 win over Eastern University (2-2) as the Gwynedd Mercy University (4-1) captain was there at every turn, totaling a career-high 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists, a block, and three steals in the victory. The Red and Gold overcame an early 9-2 (16:44) deficit, taking the lead on a Snead fastbreak, 16-15 (10:22), and riding the highs to a 43-29 halftime advantage. In the second half, the Griffin protected their perch with consistent defensive pressure and accuracy at the free throw line (16-for-20, .800). Snead was joined in double figures by senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) (14 points), graduate guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) (12), and sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) (12).

Griffin Highlights

• Johnson led Gwynedd Mercy University out of the early Eagle fog, but Snead soon took the lead as 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal in the first half was only an appetizer to his final figures.
• In the second half, Snead continued his evening with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. But his efforts were intensified with impactful minutes from Johnson (7 points, 4 rebounds , 1 block, 1 steal), and fellow senior guards Jake Okon (Yonkers, N.Y.) (4 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal) and Devin Benson (Williamstown, N.J.) (6 points, 2-of-2; 1.000 3PT).
• Snead broke out for his 24 points with a 10-of-13 (.769) effort from the field and 4-of-6 (.667) performance at the free throw line.
• Johnson earned 10 of his 14 points at the charity stripe with a 10-of-11 (.909) success rate.
• Junior guard Mazen Sayed (Chichester, Pa.) was valuable off the bench with eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and a steal.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their non-conference schedule on Saturday, November 22, when they visit the University of Valley Forge for a 1:00 p.m. tip-off.