Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (3/28/2026)  - Gwynedd Mercy University (6-4, 1-0) fed off a controlling defensive performance as the Red and Gold won 13-of-15 (.867) face-offs thanks to senior face-off specialist Jake Tedeschi (Goshen, N.Y.) and forced several shot-clock turnovers thanks to the suffocating defense in today's 8-3 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) victory over Marywood University (5-7, 0-1). Senior attack Josh Devine (Pottstown, Pa.) delivered half of the Griffins' goals with two unassisted tallies (5:22 1QTR, 11:13 3QTR) and assisted scores from sophomore attack David Crespo (Furlong, Pa.) (5:57, 2QTR) and sophomore midfielder/attack Ethan Galvan (Brick, N.J.) (10:03, 3QTR). Senior short stick defensive midfielder Zac Womer (Gilbertsville, Pa.) and freshman Caleb Gaines (Brookhaven, Pa.) headlined Red and Gold defense in front of sophomore goalie Alexander Guardino (Lumberton, N.J.).
 
Griffin Highlights

• After an evenly-played first quarter, Gwynedd Mercy University found a spark with an 4-0 second frame. Sophomore midfield Landen Ciran (Ephrata, Pa.) scored twice with assists from Crespo (3-1, 10:32) and sophomore attack/midfielder Ethan Galvan (Brick, N.J.) (4-1, 8:44).
• Devine's team-high 11 shots piled up in the second half, leading to goals with 11:13 (6-1) and 10:03 (7-1) remaining in the third quarter.
• Womer recorded an assist and four ground balls, while Gaines totaled two ground balls and two caused turnovers.
• Guardino (6-4) recorded a career-high 13 saves in addition to a ground ball and a caused turnover,

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their conference schedule on Saturday April 11, when they visit Immaculata University for a 4:00 p.m. AEC contest.