Immaculata, Pa., - (4/9/2025) -  It was a great day for the Gwynedd Mercy University Griffins (4-10, 2-0 AEC) who defeated the Immaculata University Mighty Macs 17-8.  Sophomore attacker Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) led the Red and Gold's attack with a career-high seven goals.  Though the Griffins were not able to convert on their first five shots in the first quarter, Gordon opened the scoring for both teams with a drive to goal (08:45).  Immaculata scored twice in the final four minutes of the first quarter (03:55, 00:48), resulting in a 1-2 score favoring the Mighty Macs.  Gwynedd Mercy and Immaculata continued to battle out throughout the second quarter, with multiple turnovers and subsequent ground ball pickups from both teams.  With 6:45 remaining in the half, Rebecca Gordon reached the goal, beginning a hot-streak for the Griffins.  Four different Griffins scored and the defensive unit was able to blank the Mighty Macs, resulting in a 5-2 goal at halftime. 

Immaculata began the second half with a goal by Jacki Murray just over 1 minute, but Gwynedd Mercy was not discouraged.  Gordon's third game of the day came 24 seconds later off a feed from Alysia Collins (Royersford, Pa.).  Sophomore midfielder Ava DeMarco (Woolwich Twp., N.J.) scored her third goal of the year (12:53).  The Mighty Macs went on a three-goal run (12:03, 10:49, 05:22) and Gwynedd Mercy utilized a timeout to regroup.  The Griffins then went on a run, and though Immaculata scored once more in the third quarter, the Griffins had all of the momentum they needed to have a 7-1 fourth quarter to secure the victory. 

Griffin Highlights: 

• Gwynedd Mercy's Gianna Papa (Stratford, N.J.) had a career-high day with six total points (2g, 4a) and four ground balls. 

• The Red and Gold's defensive unit held strong when it mattered most, holding Immaculata to zero goals in the second quarter and just one in the fourth. 

• The Griffins beat the Mighty Macs in both draw control (16-10) and ground balls (39-34) allowing for significant time of possession.  Elena Colliluori (Gilbertsville, Pa) snagged 10 of the Griffins' draw controls, while Cheyenne Avellino (Egg Harbor Township, N.J.) contributed 10 ground balls on the day. 

• Goalkeeper Nikki Williams (Cinnaminson, N.J.) had a game-high 11 saves in the Red and Gold's win. 

Gwynedd Mercy next hosts Neumann University on Saturday, April 12 for a 1:00 p.m. start.