Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (10/28/2026) – #4 Gwynedd Mercy University (7-12) welcomed #5 Centenary University (N.J.) (2-14) for an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Tournament first round matchup. With the game being a stalemate throughout the entire contest, with 1.7 seconds left in regulation, junior midfielder
Samantha Winco (Chalfont, Pa.) found the back of the net to secure a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Cyclones. Senior midfielder
Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) recorded the assist on the game-winning tally, while sophomore goalkeeper
Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) (7-12) secured the shutout as the Griffins controlled the contest from start to finish.
Griffin Highlights:
- The Griffins challenged the Cyclones' defense throughout the opening half. Senior defender Jessica Parker (Philadelphia, Pa.) put an attempt on goal at 16:09, forcing Centenary goalkeeper into an early save. Freshman defender Sarah O'Neil (Bensalem, Pa.) followed with a blocked shot at 19:01 before Gordon tested Centenary's keeper at 23:27, forcing another save as Gwynedd Mercy continued searching for the opening goal.
- Gwynedd Mercy produced one of its strongest offensive stretches midway through the first half. Senior midfielder Bridget Cannon (Bensalem, Pa.) put an attempt on frame at 27:56 before Gordon followed with another shot on goal just 34 seconds later. The Griffins earned another corner kick at 28:56 as they continued putting pressure on the Centenary back line.
- Despite entering halftime tied 0-0, Gwynedd Mercy held a commanding 17-0 advantage in shots and a 7-0 edge in corner kicks. The Griffins placed six attempts on frame during the opening 45 minutes, forcing the Cyclones into six saves while preventing Centenary from recording a single shot.
- At the defensive end, Davis and the Gwynedd Mercy back line remained composed throughout the afternoon. Centenary did not record its first shot until 76:54. The Griffin defense successfully held the Cyclones without a shot on goal for the entire contest.
- Gwynedd Mercy outshot the Cyclones 27-2 and held a commanding 15-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Gwynedd Mercy will travel to Marymount University on Wednesday, November 4, for the Semifinals of the AEC Tournament with a to be determined schedule time.
