Gwynedd Valley, Pa.- (10/28/2026)- The Gwynedd Mercy University Griffins men's soccer team (3-13-2, 2-4-1 AEC) secured a home playoff game in the upcoming Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Centenary University (4-11-2, 1-5-1 AEC). Senior midfielder
Luke O'Donnell (Glenside, Pa.) converted a penalty kick in the 65th minute [64:01] to provide the game's only goal, lifting the Griffins to victory.
Griffin Highlights
- The Griffins controlled the offensive tempo throughout the contest, generating 29 shots. In addition to O'Donnell's 11 shots, multiple Gwynedd Mercy players had shots throughout the game. Freshman defender Cillian Berkery (Philadelphia, Pa.) contributed five shots as Gwynedd Mercy continued to push toward and look for scoring opportunities. Junior midfielder Gunnar Christensen (Finksburg, Md.) recorded four shots, including one on goal, adding to Red and Gold's balanced offensive effort.
- Gwynedd Mercy earned seven corner kicks while holding Centenary without a corner kick, reflecting the home team's attacking pressure.
- The teams were equally matched regarding competitiveness and aggressiveness, with the Griffins edging out the Cyclones in number of fouls in the game (10-11).
- Goalkeeper Cody Sell (Souderton, Pa.) played all 90 minutes, recording two saves to preserve the shutout as the Griffins limited Centenary to just six total shots.
With the regular season winding down, Gwynedd Mercy will carry the momentum from their two-game win streak to rematch Centenary on Saturday 31 in the first round of the AEC Tournament. Match time is set for 3:00 p.m., as the women's soccer team hosts a home-playoff match that day.
