Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (9/6/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (1-2) put themselves in the win column with a 2-0 victory over Elmira College (0-3) as an aggressive Griffin offense wore down the Eagle defenses in the third quarter. Goals from junior defender Lillie Uttenreither (Bel Air, Md.) (1-0, 39:45) and freshman forward Gianna Radcliffe (Harleysville, Pa.) (2-0, 43:16) capitalized on the collective backfield effort of Uttenreither, freshman Amanda Minteer (Mechanicsburg, Pa.), freshman Rhyan Poole (North Wales, Pa.), senior Abby LePage (Cinnaminson, N.J.). The Red and Gold defense kept the Eagles from taking a shot in the frame, while sophomore goalkeeper Kelly Weaver (Flemington, N.J.) completed the picture with seven saves in her first win (1-1) of the season and first shutout of her career.

Griffin Highlights

• An evenly played first half inspired Gwynedd Mercy University to force the issue in the third quarter. There, a 9-0 shot advantage and an 8-0 penalty corner edge all but ensured the Griffins would find the back of the cage.
• At 39:45, LePage found Uttenreither with a centering pass and at 43:16, Radcliffe weaved her way through the Elmira College defenders before finding Seifert at the back post.
• Overall, the Griffins held a 19-12 shot advantage and a 13-6 penalty corner edge.
• Eight Griffins contributed to the 19-shot effort; in addition to the six from Radcliffe, Uttenreither recorded four, senior forward Emma Dodd (Philadelphia, Pa.) took three, LePage and junior midfielder Morgan Hoban (Cinnaminson, N.J.) took two apiece, while a couple others took a shot each.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to the Athletic Complex on Wednesday. September 10, when they host Arcadia University for a 7:00 p.m. contest.