Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (3/28/26)  - Gwynedd Mercy University (2-9, 1-0) opened Atlantic East Conference (AEC) play and celebrated their senior class with a convincing 16-4 victory over Centenary University (N.J.) (4-4, 0-1). The Griffins used the energy from today's pregame ceremony celebrating midfielder Kira Bradley (Langhorne, Pa.), attack Brianna Godwin (Telford, Pa.), defender Ayana Lyons (Norristown, Pa.), and goalkeeper Victoria Sloan (Philadelphia, Pa.) to fuel a Red and Gold victory. Sophomore midfield Elena Colliluori (Gilbertsville, Pa.) led the Griffins with nine points (6 goals, 3 assists), two ground balls, a caused turnover, and eight draw controls. Bradley was equally influential in the triumph with six points (4 goals, 2 assists), seven ground balls, nine caused turnovers, and nine draw controls.
 
Griffin Highlights

• The Red and Gold jumped to a 4-1 first-quarter lead thanks to tallies from junior midfielder Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) (1-0, 14:13), Bradley (2-0, 12:36), and Colliluori (7:42, 00:32).
• Gwynedd Mercy University distanced themselves from the Cyclones with confidence in an 8-0 second-quarter explosion; Gordon (14:31, 12:38, 10:21), Colliluori (13:57, 3:35, 1:58), and freshman midfield Samantha Whelan (Birdsboro, Pa.) (5:29) built the Red and Gold advantage heading to halftime.
• The second half was played with a running clock and concluded with Gwynedd Mercy University controlling the affair.
• Gwynedd Mercy University used an 18-4 draw control advantage to drive a 38-11 shooting advantage.
• On the defensive end, the Griffins forced 35 turnovers and picked up 34 ground balls while Sloan made three saves in the win (2-9).
• In addition to Colliluori and Bradley, Gordon was a major factor with eight points (4 goals, 4 assists), a ground ball, a caused turnover, and a draw control.
• Junior Teagan O'Neill (Pennsauken, N.J.) captained the Red and Gold defense in front of Sloan with three ground balls and five caused turnovers.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues AEC play on Wednesday, April 8, when they visit Marywood University for a 4:00 p.m. contest.