Hackettstown, N.J. – (10/31/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (3-20, 1-4) visited Centenary University (N.J.) (10-9, 5-0) for today's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) competition. The Cyclones grabbed an early 2-0 lead with consecutive wins of 25-14 and 25-11. The third set was closer as the Griffins used a late rally to threaten the Cyclones 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-23) victory with a 25-23 effort. Senior pin hitter
Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) led the Red and Gold with six points (5 kills, 1 solo block), while sophomore setters
Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) (9 assists) and
Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.) (8) combined for 17 assists.
Griffin Highlights
- Gwynedd Mercy University's .088 (8K-5E-34TA) hitting percentage in the third set brought their match effort to .023 (19K-17E-86TA).
- Freshman middle blocker Ava Caton (Folsom, Pa.) (1 ace) and sophomore libero P.J. Mendoza (Kennett Square, Pa.) (2) combined for the Griffins' three aces.
- In addition to Etter, freshman pin hitter Carley Leonard (Upper Chichester, Pa.) also recorded a solo block. She finished with three points (2 kills, 1 solo block).
- Etter paired her six points with a team high seven digs.
Gwynedd Mercy University returns to the Griffin Complex on Wednesday, November 3, when they host Marymount University for a 6:00 p.m. AEC match.
