Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/22/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (1-2) had the last word in today's home opener versus Lycoming College (0-1) as a connection from junior attack
Nick Citrigno (Southampton, Pa.) and senior attack
Dominic Romania (Phoenixville, Pa.) served as the deciding tally in a 11-10 (3:16) triumph over the Warriors. The contest was tied at 4-4 (0:36) after the first quarter and 6-6 (1:11) at halftime. The Red and Gold took an 8-7 (1:55) lead into the fourth quarter thanks to a man-up goal from junior attack
Josh Devine (Pottstown, Pa.), but still needed scores from senior midfielder
Ian Kish (Easton, Pa.) (9-8, 9:33), freshman attack
David Crespo (Furlong, Pa.) (10-8, 8:22), and Romania to run Lycoming College out the GMercyU Athletic Complex.
Griffin Highlights
- Gwynedd Mercy University owned a 59-35 lead in shots and moved the ball exceptionally well in transition with 21-of-22 (.955) good clears.
- The Griffins also held the advantage on face-offs (14-of-25, .560) and ground balls (40-28). Junior face-off Jake Tedeschi (Goshen, N.Y.) was the top contributor to both stats with a 12-of-20 (.600) success rate in the circle and seven ground ball recoveries.
- Devine's fourth quarter goal was the Red and Gold's only man-up tally; it was the Griffins only extra-man opportunity.
- Seaman finished with a team-high six points as he totaled three goals and three assists while totaling 17 shots, three ground balls, and a caused turnover.
- Romania recorded three points (2 goals, 1 assist), five shots, and four ground balls.
- On defense, senior Ryan Wilkins (Galloway, N.J.) and graduate Jim Bickel (Fairless Hills, Pa.) kept the pressure on the Warriors as they split six caused turnovers.
- Senior goalkeeper Jared Devine (Pottstown, Pa.) earned his first win (1-2) of the season with 11 saves and two ground balls.
Gwynedd Mercy University returns to the Athletic Complex on Wednesday, February 26, for a 4:00 p.m. contest against Drew University.
