https://gwyneddathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Gwynedd Mercy University Athleticsen-us60https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-soccer-gordon-gives-griffins-early-lead-in-road-battle-at-cairn.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-soccer-gordon-gives-griffins-early-lead-in-road-battle-at-cairn.aspxWomen's Soccer

Langhorne, Pa. – (9/23/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (2-5) grabbed an early advantage behind a first-half goal from Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.), but Cairn University (5-1-1) rallied in the second half to hand the Griffins a 3-1 defeat Tuesday evening. Gordon finished the contest with two shots, one shot on goal, and the Griffins' lone tally while junior midfielder Samantha Winco (Chalfont, Pa.) led the Gwynedd Mercy offense with a team-high four shots.]]>Rebecca GordonWed, 23 Sep 2026 22:53:00 EST1510250https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-griffins-show-second-half-fight-against-mcdaniel.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-griffins-show-second-half-fight-against-mcdaniel.aspxMen's Soccer

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. —9/23/2026-  The Gwynedd Mercy University men's soccer team (1-6-1) battled through a challenging non-conference matchup Wednesday evening resulting in a 6-0 setback to McDaniel College. The Griffins found another gear offensively in the second half, recording seven of their eight total shots after halftime, while the goalkeeper tandem of Ethan Zimmerman (Myerstown, Pa.) and Kevin Harter (Springfield, N.J.) combined for seven saves.]]>Axel MayrenWed, 23 Sep 2026 22:05:00 EST810249https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-volleyball-griffins-celebrate-etter-milestone-and-spread-morgans-message-in-thrilling-match-with-penn-state-abington.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/womens-volleyball-griffins-celebrate-etter-milestone-and-spread-morgans-message-in-thrilling-match-with-penn-state-abington.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (9/23/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-8) welcomed Penn State Abington (8-3) to the Griffin Complex for their Morgan's Message Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness Night. Prior to the contest, the Red and Gold also took time to recognize senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) for recording the 1,000th career point of her collegiate career in Gwynedd Mercy University's recent 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 27-25) victory over Elmira College. She also headlined the Griffins' efforts in this evening's 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 13-25, 25-17) loss to the Nittany Lions with 14.5 points (11 kills, 3 aces, 1 block assist).]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Women's Volleyball Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:43:00 EST1810248https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/field-hockey-lindsay-leads-griffins-fourth-quarter-offensive-surge-against-valiants.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/23/field-hockey-lindsay-leads-griffins-fourth-quarter-offensive-surge-against-valiants.aspxField Hockey

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (9/23/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (0-8) generated a strong fourth-quarter offensive effort Wednesday afternoon, but the Griffins were unable to overcome Manhattanville University (4-5) in a 3-0 setback. Senior forward Sarah Lindsay (Telford, Pa.) led Gwynedd Mercy with three shots, all on goal, while the Griffins finished with seven shots and seven penalty corners.]]>Sarah LindsayWed, 23 Sep 2026 18:10:00 EST310247https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/field-hockey-griffins-tackle-cougars-in-monday-night-matchup.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/field-hockey-griffins-tackle-cougars-in-monday-night-matchup.aspxField Hockey

Dallas, Pa. —9/21/2026- The Gwynedd Mercy University field hockey team (0-7) continued to fight through its challenging non-conference schedule Monday evening, putting forth a determined defensive effort in a 5-0 setback at Misericordia University (3-3). Goalkeeper Kelly Weaver (Flemington, N.J.) continued her strong season, anchored the Griffins with a 13 saves while Gwynedd Mercy limited the Cougars to just one goal through the first half.]]>Allyssa SeifertMon, 21 Sep 2026 21:30:00 EST310246https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/mens-cross-country-brennan-and-mott-merit-aec-mens-and-womens-cross-country-runner-of-the-week-awards.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/mens-cross-country-brennan-and-mott-merit-aec-mens-and-womens-cross-country-runner-of-the-week-awards.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Lancaster, Pa. – (9/21/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University sophomore Conner Brennan (Hatboro, Pa.) and freshman Cara Mott (Philadelphia, Pa.) were respectively recognized as the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week for their finishes at the DeSales University Invitational (Sept. 19). Brennan was the first Griffin across the finish line in the men's eight kilometer (8K) with a 33rd-place time of 28:37.6, while Mott headlined three Red and Gold finishes among the women's Top-30 with her six-kilometer (6K) time of 25:44.3 (21st).]]>Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week (9/21/2026) - Conner Brennan (MXC), Cara Mott (WXC)Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:27:00 EST610245https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/womens-volleyball-ferla-joins-etter-for-appearance-on-aec-womens-volleyball-weekly-honor-roll.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/21/womens-volleyball-ferla-joins-etter-for-appearance-on-aec-womens-volleyball-weekly-honor-roll.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Lancaster, Pa. – (9/21/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) and sophomore setter Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) were recognized for their performances at the Bryn Mawr College Tri-Match (Sept. 19) with Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Volleyball Weekly Honor Roll mentions. Etter surpassed the 1,000 career-point threshold in the Griffins' 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 27-25) victory over Elmira College and finished the weekend with 17.5 points (12 kills, 5 aces, 1 block assist), two assists, and eight digs, while Ferla totaled a kill, 24 assists, five aces, and 10 digs.]]>Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Volleyball Weekly Honor Roll (9/21/2026): Macie Ferla, Kate EtterMon, 21 Sep 2026 14:11:00 EST1810244https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-cross-country-womens-cross-country-season-continues-with-desales-university-invitational.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-cross-country-womens-cross-country-season-continues-with-desales-university-invitational.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Center Valley, Pa. – (9/19/2026) – Gwynedd Valley University traveled to Center Valley, Pennsylvania, for the DeSales University Invitational. The Griffins placed seventh in the eight-team field (7th of 8, 152 total points) with 152 total points. Freshman Cara Mott (Philadelphia, Pa.) headlined three Red and Gold finishes among the Top-30 with her six-kilometer (6K) time of 25:44.3 (21st). She was joined in the Top-30 by sophomore Abigail Flannery (Cinnaminson, N.J.) (28th, 26:21.5) and freshman Hailee Dicks (Collingswood, N.J.) (30th, 26:41.0). Cedar Crest College graduate Ryley Schwalm (Pottsville, Pa.) won the individual crown with a time of 23:10.4., but The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) won the event with five of the Top-10 finishers and 32 total points.]]>Cara MottSat, 19 Sep 2026 21:05:00 EST1310243https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/mens-cross-country-mens-cross-country-continues-at-desales-university-invitational.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/mens-cross-country-mens-cross-country-continues-at-desales-university-invitational.aspxMen's Cross Country

Center Valley, Pa. – (9/19/2026) – Gwynedd Valley University traveled to Center Valley, Pennsylvania, for the DeSales University Invitational. The Griffins tied for fifth in the eight-team field (T5th, 179 points) with a 179 total points. Sophomore Conner Brennan (Hatboro, Pa.) was the first Griffin across the finish line in the eight kilometer (8K) with a 33rd-place time of 28:37.6. Susquehanna University junior Derek Blair (Selinsgrove, Pa.) won the race with a time of 25:30.5.]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Men's Cross CountrySat, 19 Sep 2026 20:39:00 EST610242https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-griffins-exhaust-eagles-at-owl-tri-match-score-seasons-first-win.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-griffins-exhaust-eagles-at-owl-tri-match-score-seasons-first-win.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Bryn Mawr, Pa. – (9/19/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-7) secured their first victory of the 2026 with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 27-25) triumph over Elmira College (0-8) in the second match of today's tri-match at Bryn Mawr College (3-4). The Owls got the better of the Griffins in the first match of the day with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-22) conclusion. Senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) led the Griffin offense with 17.5 points (12 kills, 5 aces, 1 block assist) between the two matches; junior middle hitter Emma Hastings (Collingswood, N.J.) matched her output in the win over the Eagles with 11.0 points (9 kills, 2 aces).]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Women's VolleyballSat, 19 Sep 2026 20:11:00 EST1810241