Milton, N.Y. – (10/31/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University finished third in a four-team field at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome as they totaled 72 points in the 2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Cross Country Championship. The Red and Gold pride was paced by freshman Cara Mott (Philadelphia, Pa.), who placed fourth with a six-kilometer (6K) time of 26:44.9. Close behind, fellow freshman Hailee Dicks (Collingswood, N.J.) placed ninth with a time of 28:12.4.

Gwynedd Mercy University is scheduled to compete next on Saturday, November 14, when they visit Lehigh University for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Metro Regional Championship; starting gun is set for noon (12:00 p.m.).
 
Griffin Finishes

• 4th (26:44.9) – Mott
• 9^th (28:12.4) – Dicks
• 16^th (30:21.3) – Satalin
• 20^th (32:23.1) – Yun
• 23^rd (38:41.5) – Belt