Glenside, Pa. – (10/10/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-15) traveled down 309 to visit Arcadia University (14-5) for a tri-match with the Knights and Baruch College (9-8). The Knights welcomed the Griffins with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-7 25-10) decision and the Bearcats ended their stay with a second 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-15) conclusion. Senior pin hitter
Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) finished the day with 16.0 points (12 kills, 3 aces, 2 block assists) while sophomore setter
Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.) factored in a variety of ways with nine assists, an ace, a block assist, and 10 digs.
Griffin Highlights vs. Arcadia University
- Gwynedd Mercy University gave Arcadia University their best effort in the opening set. The Griffins led 10-9 before trailing the Knights to a 25-16 end.
- The Griffins totaled six block assists; sophomore pin hitter Hannah George (Clay, N.Y.) had three of them and a dig.
- Etter scored 5.0 points (3 kills, 2 aces) and hustled to five digs.
- Crooks finished with an assist, an ace, a block assist, and a team-high seven digs.
Griffin Highlights vs. Baruch College
- Again, the Red and Gold came out strong, this time going toe-to-toe with Baruch College in a 26-24 finish.
- Gwynedd Mercy University scored eight aces; junior defensive specialist Annalise Kuppel (Estell Manor, N.J.) served for four of them. She also made a team-high seven digs.
- Etter recorded 11.0 points (9 kills, 1 ace, 2 block assists) and six digs.
- Crooks made eight assists and three digs.
- Sophomore setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) was a major contributor as well with a team-high 13 assists, two aces, and six digs.
Gwynedd Mercy University completes their non-conference schedule on Wednesday, October 14, when they visit Susquehanna University for a 7:00 p.m. match.
