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Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (11/4/2026) – A 25-23 third-set got the Griffin Complex going in this evening's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) match, but Gwynedd Mercy University (3-21, 1-5) still fell on the short side of a 3-1 (14-25, 15-25, 25-23, 11-25) final with Marymount University (14-12, 5-1). Senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) was the Red and Gold's leading scorer in the GMercyU Team FTK Game with 10.0 points (9 kills, 1 solo block), while sophomore setters Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) (13 assists, 7 digs) and Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.) (10, 3) combined for 23 assists and 10 digs.

Through the Four Diamonds Association, GMercyU Team FTK is a volunteer movement that primarily focuses on raising money for children diagnosed with a form or variant of Pediatric Cancer. Their mission is to raise the student body's awareness, host fundraisers, and generate donations. All of the proceeds helping Four Diamonds support children and families affected with money for hospital bills, gas/food vouchers, social work services, and even research! The four pillars are honesty, wisdom, courage and strength…these are said to be the four characteristics needed to beat childhood cancer.
 
Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University recovered from a 6-1 deficit to win the third set 25-23. Junior libero Annalise Kuppel (Estell Manor, N.J.) served the turning points late as the Red and Gold rallied from down 20-15 for a 25-23 win.
• Etter scored nine of her 10 points via the kill. She also recorded a solo block and five digs.
• In addition to her two aces, Kuppel finished with a team-high nine digs.
• The Griffins were active at the net defensively; junior middle hitter Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) (1 solo block, 3 blocks assists) and freshman pin hitter Cameron Hnat (Pottstown, Pa.) (3 block assists) combined for 4.0 of the Griffins' 6.0 (2 solo blocks, 4 block assists) blocks.

Gwynedd Mercy University concludes their AEC regular season schedule on Saturday, November 7, when they visit Pratt Institute for a 1:00 p.m.