Baltimore, Md. – (9/26/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-9) continued their schedule with a pair of afternoon matches at Goucher College (6-6); the Griffins earned their second win of the
season with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-19) victory over Cheyney University (0-3) and celebrated the 100
th collegiate ace for senior pin hitter
Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) during a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 25-12) loss to the hosting Gophers. Etter totaled 28.0 points (25 kills, 3 aces) and 17 digs between the two contests. In the middle, junior
Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) was a strong complement with 19.5 points (13 kills, 4 aces, 1 solo block, 3 block assists).
Griffin Highlights vs. Cheyney University
- Gwynedd Mercy University dotted Cheyney University for 13 aces; Hastings (3), sophomore setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) (3), and junior defensive specialist Marley Robbins (Medford, N.J.) (3) recorded three apiece.
- The Griffins hit .119 (33K-23E-84TA) for the match with Etter leading the way on a .320 (13K-5E-25TA) hitting percentage.
- Hastings' three aces came with six kills, a solo block, and a dig.
- Ferla (15 assists) and sophomore setter Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.) (12, 2 aces) combined for 27 assists and five aces.
- Sophomore libero P.J. Mendoza (Kennett Square, Pa.) led a balanced defensive effort with six of the Red and Gold's 29 digs.
Griffin Highlights vs. Goucher College
- Gwynedd Mercy University picked their point with a 25-21 win in the second set. There, they hit a match-best .205 (14K-6E-39TA) and made their hay early with a 10-3 head start.
- The were equally impress on the serve with a dozen (12) more aces.
- Etter scored a dozen kills with a .125 (12K-8E-32TA) hitting percentage. She also recorded three aces to pair 15.0 points with 13 digs. It was her third double-double performance of the season.
- This time Hastings helped with seven kills, an assist, an ace, and three block assists.
- Freshman pin hitter Cameron Hnat (Pottstown, Pa.) also recorded seven kills to go with her two block assists and two digs.
- Ferla (14 assists) and Crooks (11) combined for 25 assists.
- Mendoza totaled 11 digs in addition to 4.0 points (1 kill, 3 aces) and five assists.
Gwynedd Mercy University continues their schedule on Wednesday, September 30, when they visit Wilkes University for a 7:00 p.m. match.
