Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (9/30/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-8) generated increased offensive pressure throughout the second half Wednesday evening, but the Griffins were unable to overcome an early deficit in a 3-0 setback to Marywood University (8-1-1) at the Athletic Complex. Senior midfielder
Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.) led Gwynedd Mercy with three shots, including two on goal, while Griffin sophomore goalkeepers
Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) sophomore
Chloe Pennings (Williamsport, Pa combined for seven saves.
Griffin Highlights:
- The Griffins continued battling defensively as the half progressed. Davis made a save on the Pacers at 29:28, while Gwynedd Mercy earned its first corner kick just over two minutes later on a service from senior midfielder Bridget Cannon (Bensalem, Pa.).
- Gwynedd Mercy nearly answered before halftime. In the 40th minute, junior midfielder Anna Nicosia (Columbus, N.J.) put the Griffins' first shot of the afternoon on frame, forcing Marywood goalkeeper into a save. Davis added another stop in the 43rd minute, allowing the Griffins to enter halftime facing a 2-0 deficit.
- Gwynedd Mercy began to find more attacking opportunities as the second half progressed. Gordon put an attempt on goal at 75:59, forcing the Pacers to make a save. She threatened again five minutes later, sending a header just wide as the Griffins continued searching for a breakthrough.
- Davis played 81:31 and totaled five saves, while Pennings added two stops during her scoreless 8:29.
Gwynedd Mercy is back in action on Saturday, October 3, when the team travels to Pratt Institute with a scheduled 2:45 p.m. kickoff.
