Arlington, Va. – (11/4/2026) – #4 Gwynedd Mercy University (7-13) traveled to #1 Marymount University (12-5-1) for an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Tournament semifinal matchup, looking to punch their ticket to the AEC Championship. Ultimately, the Griffins could not pull off the upset and fell to the Saints 4-0, ending their 2026 season. Sophomore goalkeeper
Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) (7-13) did all she could in net for the Red and Gold, finishing with a career-high 16 saves in the defeat.
Griffin Highlights:
- Despite the early 3-0deficit, Gwynedd Mercy continued searching for an offensive breakthrough in the closing minutes of the opening period. The Griffins earned their first corner kick at 40:18, creating an opportunity to challenge the Marymount defense.
- Just 44 seconds later, junior midfielder Olivia Crawford (Rockledge, Pa.) put an attempt on goal at 41:02, forcing Marymount goalkeeper into their first save of the afternoon.
- Gwynedd Mercy came out of halftime looking to establish a stronger offensive presence and immediately generated opportunities. After Davis made another save at 49:23, the Griffins responded by earning a corner kick at 50:38.
- Davis played all 90 minutes in goal and finished with a career-high 16 saves, including nine in the first half and seven in the second. The performance highlighted her ability to withstand sustained offensive pressure against a Marymount attack that generated 28 shots, including 20 on goal.
Gwynedd Mercy University finished the season 7-13 and 4-3 in conference play.
