Reading, Pa. – (3/25/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-9) showed resilience and battled through early adversity with a strong second-half performance in today's 18-9 loss at Alvernia University (2-8). Senior midfielder Kira Bradley (Langhorne, Pa.) led the attack with five points (3 goals, 2 assists) while junior midfield Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) had a four-point performance with two goals and two assists; she recorded the 100^th point of her collegiate career with an assist on third-quarter score (13-4, 7:02 3QTR) from sophomore midfielder Elena Colliluori (Gilbertsville, Pa.).
 
Griffin Highlights

• Bradley broke Gwynedd Mercy University's first-half scoring draught with 9:48 remaining in the second quarter; 1-0
• The Griffins put it together in the second half, where they outscored the Golden Wolves 8-7; Gordon (11-2, 11:43 3QTR) and Bradley (11-3, 11:06 3QTR) got the momentum headed in the Red and Gold's direction, Colliluori added two (7:02, 2:42) at the end of the third quarter to cut the deficit to eight scores; 13-5 (2:42).    
• The Red and Gold continued the pressure Alvernia University in the final frame with four more scores. Gordon (14-6, 14:35), Bradley 10:05, 0:32) and sophomore defense/midfield Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) (18-8, 2:52) provided the tallies.
• Gwynedd Mercy University recorded 16 ground balls, 13 draw controls, and 10 caused turnovers.
• Senior goalie Victoria Sloan (Philadelphia, Pa.) recorded 14 saves and six ground balls in the loss (1-9).

 Gwynedd Mercy University begins their Atlantic East Conference (AEC) season on Saturday, March 28, when they host Centenary University (N.J.) for a 12:00 p.m. Senior Day contest.