Arlington, Va. – (10/14/2026) – A rematch from the 2025 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship game, Gwynedd Mercy University (3-11, 1-3 AEC) delivered a determined first-half defensive performance Wednesday evening, holding AEC leader Marymount University (8-5-1, 4-0 AEC) scoreless through the opening 45 minutes before ultimately falling 3-0 at Long Bridge Park. Sophomore goalkeeper
Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) led the Griffins with six saves, while senior midfielder
Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) generated a team-high two shots, including one on goal.
Griffin Highlights:
- The Griffins began finding opportunities of their own midway through the opening half. Junior defender Paige Fienman (Philadelphia, Pa.) registered Gwynedd Mercy's first shot at 15:33, putting an attempt on frame and forcing Marymount goalkeeper into her first save. Just over three minutes later, Gordon created another opportunity, sending a shot high and left as the Griffins looked to break the scoreless tie.
- Gwynedd Mercy continued searching for the opening goal as the first half progressed. Senior midfielder Bridget Cannon (Bensalem, Pa.) generated another opportunity at 28:24, sending an attempt high as the Griffins continued challenging the Marymount defense. On the opposite end, the Griffin back line remained organized, limiting the Saints' ability to capitalize on their opportunities.
- The Griffins successfully navigated three Marymount corner kicks and ten total shots throughout the opening period without surrendering a goal. Gwynedd Mercy entered halftime locked in a 0-0 tie, with Davis recording three saves and the Griffin defense keeping the AEDC leaders off the scoreboard.
- Gwynedd Mercy came out of halftime looking to build on its defensive momentum and immediately generated two offensive opportunities. Junior midfielder Anna Nicosia (Columbus, N.J.) registered a shot at 48:13 before Gordon followed just 18 seconds later with an attempt on goal, forcing Dufour to make another save. The quick offensive response gave the Griffins an opportunity to take the lead early in the second half.
- Davis played the full 90 minutes in goal and was credited with six saves against a Marymount attack that produced 25 shots. The Griffins' defensive effort was particularly strong in the opening half.
Gwynedd Mercy is back in action on Saturday, October 17, when the team hosts Saint Elizabeth University with a scheduled 12:00 p.m. kickoff.
