Arlington, Va., - (4/26/2025) -  Gwynedd Mercy University (4-14, 2-4) traveled back to Marymount University (16-2, 6-0) for the second time in one week to battle for the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Semifinal, ultimately losing the contest 7-25.  The Saints came in hot with the first four goals of the game, but Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) and Elena Colliluori (Gilbertsville, Pa.) fired back (Q1 8:55, 8:26) to keep the Saints on their toes.  Marymount was able to fire back up, though Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.) closed the first quarter with a goal (Q1 1:12). 

Gwynedd Mercy continued to play with heart though they were unable to keep the slimmer margin.  Gordon was able to score yet again (Q2 5:30) even through a difficult face-guard, and senior midfielder Alysia Collins (Royersford, Pa.) ended the first half on a high with a goal, assisted by Gordon (Q2 00:20).  The Griffins remained composure throughout the second half, though the Saints' increased pressure proved difficulty.  Avellino was able to score her second score of the day off an assist from Gianna Papa (Stratford, N.J.) (Q3 4:00), and Elena Colliluori finished the scoring for the Griffins with a pass from Hailey Bloom (Margate City, N.J.) (Q3, 2:02). 

Griffin Highlights: 

• The sophomore class led the way defensively for Gwynedd Mercy, with Deshe Dunlap (Philadelphia, Pa.) creating four caused turnovers and Teagan O'Neill (Pennsauken, N.J.) picking up a team-high three ground balls. 

• They Gwynedd Mercy goalkeepers combined for five saves in the loss. 

• Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.) reached her 100th caused turnover in her career with 8:38 in the second quarter.  Cheyenne is just one out of two in Griffins history who have reached a "grand slam": 100 points, 100 ground balls, 100 draw control and 100 caused turnovers during her career. 

Gwynedd Mercy University finished the 2025 season with a total record of 4-14 and 2-3 in conference play.