Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (11/22/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (5-1) was on their mark in the first half of today's 93-85 victory at the University of Valley Forge as the Griffins hit 6-of-11 (.545) from three-point range and found their way to the free throw line regularly - 10-of-15 (.667) - en route to a 44-36 halftime lead. After intermission, the Red and Gold continued to hit the three-point basket - 6-of-13 (.462) - using perimeter success to grow their lead to as many as 20 points (64-44, 13:46) before holding off several Patriot rallies in the eight-point conclusion. Gwynedd Mercy University was led by another career performance from senior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) as the captain led four Griffins in double figures with 34 points, while commanding the court with four rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University turned the tide forever in their favor midway through the first half as some hard work from senior guard Devin Benson (Williamstown, N.J.) grabbed the Griffins a 22-19 (10:54) advantage and got the Red and Gold their mojo back.
• At the start of the second half, Gwynedd Mercy University toed the arch early and often with long range buckets from sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) (18:05), senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) (17:09), graduate guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) (15:24, 14:36), and Snead (13:46) extending the Griffins to their 20-point perch; 64-44 (13:46).
• Snead was joined in double figures by Harris (15 points), Smith (11), and Johnson (10). Benson finished with nine points, four rebounds, an assist, and two steals.
• Harris was 4-of-9 (.444) from three-point range. He also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds, while recording four assists and a steal.
• Snead and Johnson were 2-of-2, while Smith (1-of-1, 1.000), Benson (1-of-3, .333), senior guard Jake Okon (Yonkers, N.Y.) (1-of-2, .500), and junior guard Mazen Sayed (Chichester, Pa.) (1-of-3, .333) added the Griffins' other three-point baskets.

Gwynedd Mercy University compete again next Saturday, November 29, when they visit National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I member, University of Maryland Eastern Shore for a 4:00 p.m. exhibition.