Wilkes-Barre, Pa. – (9/30/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-10) found their first five-set match of the 2026 season in tonight's 3-2 (25-14, 23-25, 25-14, 20-25, 15-13) loss at Wilkes University (10-
5). Junior middle hitter
Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) and freshman middle blocker
Ava Caton (Folsom, Pa.) led the Griffins with 11.0 points apiece. The former recorded seven kills and two aces in addition to reaching 100 career total blocks with a solo block and two block assists. The latter scored nine kills, a solo block, and two block assists.
Griffin Highlights
- Gwynedd Mercy University hit their best in the second set; .323 (13K-3e-31TA). They finished the match with a .144 (35K-20E-132TA) hitting percentage,
- The Red and Gold spotted a dozen (12) aces, including three apiece from junior defensive specialist Marley Robbins (Medford, N.J.) and sophomore setter Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Hastings and Caton were fueled by Crooks (10 assists) and fellow sophomore setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.), who finished with a team-high 18 assists, a kill, three aces, and three digs.
- Senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) and sophomore libero P.J. Mendoza (Kennett Square, Pa.) were also factors. The former totaled 9.0 points (7 kills, 1 aces, 2 block assists) and 13 digs, while the latter finished the affair with an assist, an ace, and a team-high 17 digs.
Gwynedd Mercy University continues their schedule on Saturday, October 3, when they host Widener University (11:00 a.m.) and FDU-Florham (3:00 p.m.) for a tri-match.
