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Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (10/10/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-10-2, 0-2-1 AEC) desperately looking for an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) victory, welcomed Immaculata University (3-9, 2-1 AEC) to the Athletic Complex on Saturday afternoon. Although an early goal from the Griffins (8:09) gave the Griffins early momentum, they would eventually fall to the Mighty Macs 4-2. 

Before the contest, Gwynedd Mercy honored its senior class for their dedicated contributions to the program; defenders Javier Hidalgo (Palisades Park, N.J.), Tony Mendoza (King of Prussia, Pa.), Axel Mayren (Atlantic City, N.J.), forwards Thomas Watkins (Morrisville, Pa.), Devario Gboho (Philadelphia, Pa.), and midfielders Mel Velasquez (Philadelphia, Pa.), and Luke O'Donnell (Glenside, N.J.)

Griffin Highlights: 

• Gwynedd Mercy wasted little time establishing its offensive presence. O'Donnell generated the Griffins' first scoring opportunity just 1:01 into the contest, sending a header wide left. The Griffins continued applying pressure and were rewarded in the ninth minute when Gboho delivered a cross into the box, finding Watkins, who connected on a perfectly placed header at 8:09 to give Gwynedd Mercy an early 1-0 advantage.
• Gwynedd Mercy produced one of its strongest offensive stretches midway through the opening half. Christensen had an attempt blocked at 24:30 before Gboho followed with another blocked shot just 10 seconds later. Berkery then put an attempt on goal at 25:20, forcing Immaculata goalkeeper into a save. The Griffins continued creating chances when sophomore midfielder Connor Piffath (Forest Hill, Md.) tested the Mighty Macs keeper in the 35th minute.
• The Mighty Macs took their first lead early in the second half at 52:33, but Gwynedd Mercy responded almost immediately.
• Just 59 seconds later, O'Donnell connected with freshman defender Cillian Berkery (Philadelphia, Pa.), who finished the opportunity at 53:32 to even the contest at 2-2. The quick response highlighted the Griffins' determination, as Gwynedd Mercy refused to allow Immaculata to maintain its advantage.
• Christensen led Gwynedd Mercy with a team-high five shots, including one on goal, while Berkery recorded three attempts, two on target, and a goal. Gboho and O'Donnell each contributed two shots and an assist, while Watkins finished with a goal on his lone attempt. 
• Junior goalkeeper Cody Sell (Souderton, Pa.) (1-6-2) played all 90 minutes in goal and was credited with three goalkeeper saves, while the Griffin defense added a team save in the second half. Gwynedd Mercy finished with 15 shots compared to Immaculata's 18, while both teams recorded eight shots on goal. The Griffins also held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks, demonstrating their ability to generate attacking opportunities throughout the contest.

Gwynedd Mercy is back in action on Wednesday, October 14, when the team hosts Marymount University with a scheduled 6:00 p.m. kickoff.