Lancaster, Pa. – (11/2/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University sophomore defender/forward Addyson Sparks (Philadelphia, Pa.) was named the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Soccer Player of the Week after scoring the first (1-0, 1:07) and last (3-2, 72:00) goals of the Griffins' 3-2 (Oct. 28) regular season win over Centenary University (N.J.). Sparks put three of her team-high five shots on-goal and scored off respective passes from senior defender Jessica Parker (Philadelphia, Pa.) and junior defender/midfielder Samantha Winco (Chalfont, Pa.).
 
Opposite Sparks, Marymount University junior goalkeeper Mara Dufour (Ashburn, Va.) was named the AEC Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. The AEC Weekly Honor Roll consisted of her teammate, sophomore forward Arianna Blanco (Manassas Park, Va.).
 
Gwynedd Mercy University (6-12, 4-3) wrapped up their 2026 regular season with a weekday trip to Centenary University (N.J.) (2-13, 1-6). The Griffins delivered an impressive offensive performance, using two Sparks goals to spur a 3-2 league victory over the Cyclones. Junior midfielder Casey Thomas (Philadelphia, Pa.) added a first-half goal (2-1, 29:45). Parker assisted on her goal and the first Sparks goal, while Winco assisted on the game-winning tally. Sophomore goalkeeper Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) earned the win (6-12) with five saves.
 
Following their 1-0 (Oct. 31) AEC First Round win over #5 Centenary University (N.J.), #4 Gwynedd Mercy University will travel to #1 Marymount University for a 4:00 p.m. semifinal contest on Wednesday, November 4.