Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (10/3/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-12) welcomed Widener University (4-13) and FDU-Florham (9-6) to the Griffin Complex for a Saturday tri-match. The event began with the Pride defeating the Red and Gold by a 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-14) measure, and continued with a second Widener University win against the Devils; 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-17), before concluding with FDU-Florham scoring a 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-18) over Gwynedd Mercy University. Prior to the start of the tri-match, the Gwynedd Mercy University women's volleyball team recognized senior pin hitter
Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) for recording her 100
th career ace at Goucher College (Sept. 26) and junior middle hitter
Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) for recording her 100
th career total block in at Wilkes University (Sept. 30).
Griffin Highlights vs. Widener University
- Gwynedd Mercy University gave their best effort against Widener University came in the opening set as the Griffins hit a match-best .167 (9K-5E-24TA) in the frame.
- Etter led the Red and Gold with 9.5 points (9 kills, 1 block assist) and 10 digs.
- Sophomore setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) fueled the Gwynedd Mercy University attack with 13 assists. She also recorded an ace and four digs.
Griffin Highlights vs. FDU-Florham
- Gwynedd Mercy University figured out a way to slow FDU-Florham down in the second set as they stayed with the Devils to a 15-15 tie before losing the frame 25-17.
- The start of the third set was equally competitive with the Griffins leading 10-9 before six straight Devil points put the visitors on-course for a 25-18 end.
- The Red and Gold was present at the net as they combined for seven team blocks; Etter and sophomore pin hitter Hannah George (Clay, N.Y.) each recorded solo blocks, while their teammates totaled 10 block assists (5.0 team blocks).
- Etter finished with 9.0 points (7 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists) and five digs, while freshman pin hitter Carley Leonard (Upper Chichester, Pa.) made herself a factor with 8.5 points (8 kills, 1 block assist) and a dig.
- Ferla totaled 11 assists, two aces, and three digs.
- Sophomore libero P.J. Mendoza (Kennett Square, Pa.) finished the match with two assists and a team-high 18 digs.
Gwynedd Mercy University continues their non-conference schedule on Wednesday, October 7, when they visit Notre Dame of Maryland University for a 7:00 p.m. match.
