Center Valley, Pa. - (12/29/2025) - 2025 ended on a sour note for Gwynedd Mercy University (7-4), who were the only winless team at DeSales University's Al Senavitis Memorial Tournament following today's 92-79 Consolation loss to the hosting Bulldogs. The Griffins grabbed an early edge with an opening run that included a big three, 5-2 (18:47), from graduate guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) and a three-point play, 10-3 (17:08), from senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.), but DeSales University took the lead just after the 14-minute mark, 19-16 (13:44), and never gave it back. Despite the outcome, four Griffin finished in double figures; junior guard Mazen Sayed ( Chichester, Pa.) came off the bench to lead the group with 18.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University served themselves better at the free throw line - 17-of-22 (.773) - than they did from beyond the arch - 12-of-34 (.353).
• The Griffins forced 17 Bulldog turnovers thanks to three blocks and 10 steals; Johnson headlined the effort with a block and five swipes. He also recorded 11 points, a team-high seven rebounds, and four assists.
• Senior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) (12 points) and sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) (11) joined Sayed and Johnson in double figures.
• Sayed was perhaps the only Griffin who shot well from lone range as he hit 4-of-5 (.800) in his 18-point performance. He also recorded four rebounds and two assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University will look to get back on track in the New Year as they resume their schedule on Wednesday, January 7, with an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) season opener at Pratt Institute. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m.