Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (9/19/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (3-4) had trouble finding their mark in tonight's 3-0 (18-25, 22-25, 19-25) loss to Wentworth Institute of Technology (8-3). The Griffins took a 7-2 lead off the opening serve, but quickly lost their way as the Leopards evened the set at 9-9 and used a late 9-5 run to a 25-18 final. With momentum in-hand, Wentworth IT stayed a few points ahead throughout a 25-22 second-set win and kept their distance even more in a 25-19 conclusion. Senior middle hitter Charlotte Pugh (Philadelphia, Pa.) was the Red and Gold's top scorer with 10.0 points on nine kills and two block assists. Senior setter Ayanna Gaston (Middletown, Del.) provided 20 assists, an ace, and seven digs, while sophomore outside hitter Annalise Kuppel (Estell Manor, N.J.) was a major contributor for the Griffins as well with six kills, an assist, two aces, and 11 digs.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University hit .105 (27K-17E-95TA) in the match and recorded their best hitting percentage in the third set; .281 (11K-2E-32TA).
• The Griffins totaled seven aces in all. In addition to Kuppel and Gaston, freshman setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) (2 aces), sophomore libero Marley Robbins (Medford, N.J.) (1), junior outside hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) (1) also recorded aces in the match.
• The Red and Gold totaled four team blocks with sophomore middle hitter Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) making a solo block while Pugh (2 block assists), Etter (1), and freshman middle blocker Hannah George (Clay, N.Y.) (1) contributed to six block assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to action on Thursday, September 25, when they visit Cairn University for a 7:00 p.m. opening serve.