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Lancaster, Pa. – (5/13/2026) – Following a repeat championship for Marymount University, Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially announced the 2026 All-Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Baseball Team and Major Award Winners. The Saints offered the 2026 AEC Baseball Player of the year in senior outfielder Quincy Via (Springfield, Va.), while Marywood University senior Danny Tiedmann (Manorville, N.Y.) was crowned the 2026 AEC Baseball Pitcher of the Year. Immaculata University freshman outfielder Danny Nocito (Langhorne, Pa.) was recognized as the 2026 AEC Baseball Rookie of the Year, Saint Elizabeth University senior Aiden Folsom (Beachwood, N.J.) was recognized as the 2026 AEC Baseball Reliever of the Year and the Centenary University (N.J.) coaching staff; Head Coach Andrew Romanella and this assistants Casey DeMarco, Aidan Pitshone, Angelo Rinaldi, and Cory Commer were recognized as the 2026 AEC Baseball Coaching Staff of the Year. Honoring the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) competing at the finals site, the Elite Scholar Athlete Award went to Marymount University senior pitcher Nick Trapanese (Kinnelon, N.J.). Gwynedd Mercy University was represented on the 2026 All-AEC Baseball Team with First Team selections for senior designated hitter Jimmy DeCarlo (Ridley Park, Pa.) and junior utility Karl Wissmann (Cinnaminson, N.J.), as well as Second Team selections for junior infielder Jake Vitale (Laurel Springs, N.J.) and sophomore pitcher Connor Hafto (Washington Township, N.J.).]]>2026 All-AEC Baseball Team: Jimmy DeCarlo (1st Team, Designated Hitter), Karl Wissmann (1st Team, Utility), Connor Hafto (2nd Team, Pitcher), Jake Vitale (2nd Team, Infield)Wed, 13 May 2026 14:02:00 EST110155https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-gwynedd-mercy-university-athletics-celebrates-2025-2026-with-annual-senior-awards-banquet.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-gwynedd-mercy-university-athletics-celebrates-2025-2026-with-annual-senior-awards-banquet.aspxBaseball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Outdoor Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Outdoor Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Indoor Track and Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (5/11/2026) – As another year of outstanding achievement, great competition, determined skill development, and treasured team bonding came to a close, the senior student-athletes of Gwynedd Mercy University gathered in the Griffin Complex this evening, Monday, May 11, with the athletics staff, their coaches, their families, and esteemed members of the University administration for the 2025-2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Athletics Senior Awards Banquet. D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) of the men's basketball team was recognized as the Gwynedd Mercy University Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year, while Charlotte Pugh (Philadelphia, Pa.) of the women's volleyball team was honored with the Gwynedd Mercy University Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year. Presented annually to a graduating business major with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA), the Donahue-Elliott Senior Scholar Award, was given to Hagan Meyer (Warrington, Pa.) of the men's soccer team.]]>2025-2026 GMercyU Athletics Senior Student-Athlete BanquetMon, 11 May 2026 21:54:00 EST110154https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/11/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-inducted-to-southeastern-pennsylvania-soccer-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/11/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-inducted-to-southeastern-pennsylvania-soccer-hall-of-fame.aspxWomen's Soccer

Philadelphia, Pa. – (5/11/2026) – On Saturday, May 9, at Philadelphia's Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein, Gwynedd Mercy University Head Women's Soccer Coach Michael Nelms was one of 10 honored as part of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Association (SEPA) Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The SEP Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 also included; Anne Marie Brennan-Anastasi, Fran Ceneviva, Anthony Deneile, Ryan Haney, Barry Harvey, Fred Litinowic, Brad Sorkin, Stan Startzell, and Cathy Stilly Paz.]]>Southeastern Pennsylvania Association (SEPA) Soccer Hall of Fame, Class of 2026: Michael NelmsMon, 11 May 2026 14:11:00 EST1510153https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/10/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-snyder-throws-javelin-at-widener-university-final-qualifier.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/10/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-snyder-throws-javelin-at-widener-university-final-qualifier.aspxWomen's Outdoor Track and Field

Chester, Pa. - (5/10/2026) - Gwynedd Mercy University was represented at the Widener University's Final Qaulifier by a first-place (1st, 39.05) Javelin from graduate Kaitlyn Snyder (Elizabethtown, Pa.). The throw was her second straight Javelin of 39 meters or more as she launched the stick for a distance of 39.95 meters at last weekend's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Track and Field Championships (May 2-3). She remains fourth on the Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Metro Region Outdoor Performance List, and 43rd on the TFRRS NCAA DIII National Outdoor Performance List.]]>Kaitlyn SnyderSun, 10 May 2026 19:32:00 EST1710152https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/7/womens-lacrosse-dunlap-and-o-neill-draw-as-2026-all-aec-womens-lacrosse-second-team-selections.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/7/womens-lacrosse-dunlap-and-o-neill-draw-as-2026-all-aec-womens-lacrosse-second-team-selections.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

Lancaster, Pa. – (5/7/2026) – Following Neumann University's first-ever Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Lacrosse Championship, Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially announced the 2026 All-AEC Women's Lacrosse Team and Major Award Winners. The AEC Women's Lacrosse Player of the Year title went to Marywood University senior midfielder Avery Meighan (Floral Park, N.Y.). Her teammate, freshman attack Danica Kelly (Binghamton, N.Y.) was named the Rookie of the Year, while Marymount University sophomore goalkeeper Ava Vautour (Hamilton, Mass.) was recognized as the AEC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year. Neumann University Head Coach Jackie Neary and her stable of assistants; Macaul Mellor, Sean Ralph, Jamie Gillen, Melissa Michaels, Jackie E. Neary, and Shea Neary were recognized as the Coaching Staff of the Year. Honoring the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) competing at the finals site, the Elite Scholar Athlete Award went to Neumann University sophomore midfielder Kenna Sanders (Harrisburg, Pa.). Gwynedd Mercy University was represented on the 2026 All-AEC Women's Lacrosse Team by two Second Team selections; sophomore defender Deshe Dunlap (Philadelphia, Pa.) and junior defender Teagan O'Neill (Pennsauken, N.J.).]]>2026 All-AEC Women's Lacrosse Team: Deshe Dunlap (2nd Team), Teagan O'Neill (2nd Team)Thu, 7 May 2026 13:50:00 EST1410151https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-dukuly-titled-track-athlete-of-the-year-snyder-joins-on-2026-all-aec-womens-track-field-team.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-dukuly-titled-track-athlete-of-the-year-snyder-joins-on-2026-all-aec-womens-track-field-team.aspxWomen's Outdoor Track and Field

Lancaster, Pa. – (5/6/2026) – Building upon her 2025 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Track and Field Rookie of the Year honor, Gwynedd Mercy University sophomore Fanta Dukuly (Philadelphia, Pa.) was officially honored as the 2026 AEC Women's Track Athlete of the Year. In addition to the major award winners, league commissioner Rebecca Mullen also officially recognized the members of the 2026 All-AEC Women's Track and Field Team. Graduate Kaitlyn Snyder (Elizabethtown, Pa.), joined Dukuly on the All-AEC First Team with her first-place finish (1st, 39.95, 10 points) in the Javelin at last weekend's AEC Women's Track and Field Championships (May 2-3). Opposite Dukuly, Marywood University sophomore Kalie Fernandez-Naughton (New Berlin, N.Y.) was selected as the AEC Women's Field Athlete of the Year; she also earned the AEC Elite Scholar Athlete Award, which honors the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) competing at the finals site. Immaculata University freshman Abby Grillo (Wilmington, Del.) was recognized as the AEC Women's Track and Field Rookie of the Year, while Marymount University Head Coach Kameron Blanding and his assistants, Kahil Easy and Max McNeil, were honored as the AEC Women's Track and Field Coaching Staff of the Year. The Saints finished second (2nd of 7, 166 total points) the 2026 AEC Women's Track and Field Championship.]]>2026 All-AEC Women's Track and Field: Fanta Dukuly (1st Team - 100-Meter, 2nd Team - 200-Meter, Track Athlete of the Year), Kaitlyn Snyder (1st Team - Javelin)Wed, 6 May 2026 14:02:00 EST1710150https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-brennan-gauda-scheitrum-and-williams-honored-on-all-aec-mens-track-and-field-team.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-brennan-gauda-scheitrum-and-williams-honored-on-all-aec-mens-track-and-field-team.aspxMen's Outdoor Track and Field

Lancaster, Pa. – (5/6/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University freshmen Conner Brennan (Hatboro, Pa.) and Dasmen Williams (Chester, Pa.), and sophomores Tyson Scheitrum (Harrisburg, Pa.) and junior Jamar Gauda (Delran, N.J.) were officially honored for their performances at last weekend's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Track and Field Championships (May 2-3) with the release of the 2026 All-AEC Men's Track and Field Team. Marywood University senior Joseph Cardillo (Dunmore, Pa.) was named the 2026 AEC Men's Track Athlete of the Year, while Immaculata University freshman Colin Corkery (Haverford, Pa.) was named both the 2026 AEC Field Athlete – and – Rookie of the Year. Honoring the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) competing at the finals site, the Elite Scholar Athlete Award went to Marymount University senior Samuel Struggs (Sugar Land, Texas). His coaches; Head Coach Kameron Blanding, Assistant Coach Kahil Easy and Assistant Coach Max McNeil were honored as the AEC Men's Track and Field Coaching Staff of the Year. The Saints finished first (1st of 6, 188 total points) at the AEC Men's Track and Field Championship.]]>2026 All-AEC Men's Track & Field: Conner Brennan (2nd Team - 5,000-Meter, 2nd Team - 10,000-Meter), Jamar Gauda (2nd Team - Triple Jump), Tyson Scheitrum (1st Team - Discus, 2nd Team - Hammer), Dasmen Williams (2nd Team - Discus)Wed, 6 May 2026 13:24:00 EST1010149https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/mens-lacrosse-gaines-named-rookie-of-the-year-devine-citrigno-and-oriold-join-on-2026-all-aec-mens-lacrosse-team.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/mens-lacrosse-gaines-named-rookie-of-the-year-devine-citrigno-and-oriold-join-on-2026-all-aec-mens-lacrosse-team.aspxMen's Lacrosse

Lancaster, Pa. – (5/5/2026) – Following #1 Marymount University's 11-7 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship (May 2) victory over #2 Immaculata University, league commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially announced the 2026 All-AEC Men's Lacrosse Team and Major Award Winners. Marymount University sophomore face-off Winston Horshaw II (Harrisburg, Pa.) was named the Player of the Year, while the Defensive Player of the Year was Immaculata University senior goalkeeper Matthew Ludlow (Willow Grove, Pa.). Gwynedd Mercy University freshman defenseman Caleb Gaines (Brookhaven, Pa.) was selected as the Rookie of the Year, while Marymount University Head Coach Jon Reynolds and his staff; Jeremy Jones, Leif Crider, Cole Corrigan, and Clark Akers were recognized as the Coaching Staff of the Year. Honoring the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) competing at the finals site, the Elite Scholar Athlete Award went to Immaculata University junior midfielder - emergency planning and management major - Seth Panowitz (Bel Air, Md.). In addition to Gaines' major award, Gwynedd Mercy University was represented on the 2026 All-AEC Men's Lacrosse Team by two First Team selections; Gaines and senior midfielder Josh Devine (Pottstown, Pa.), as well as two Second Team selections; senior attack Nick Citrigno (Southampton, Pa.) and junior defenseman Joe Oriold (Southampton, Pa.).]]>2026 All-AEC Men's Lacrosse Team: Josh Devine (1st Team), Caleb Gaines (1st Team/ROY), Nick Citrigno (2nd Team), Joe Oriold (2nd Team)Tue, 5 May 2026 14:45:00 EST710148https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-griffins-finish-5th-at-aec-womens-track-field-championships-with-top-finishes-in-sprints-relay-and-javelin.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/womens-outdoor-track-and-field-griffins-finish-5th-at-aec-womens-track-field-championships-with-top-finishes-in-sprints-relay-and-javelin.aspxWomen's Outdoor Track and Field

Immaculata, Pa. - (5/3/2026) - Gwynedd Mercy University finished fifth of seven teams (5th of 7, 39 points) at the 2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Track and Field Championships with impressive performances in the sprints, relay, and throws thanks to the efforts of sophomore Fanta Dukuly (Philadelphia, Pa.), sophomore Ava Ezzie (Drexel Hill, Pa.), freshman Izzy Bofinger (Mount Holly, N.J.), freshman OIivia Taylor (Philadelphia, Pa.), and graduate Kaitlyn Snyder (Elizabethtown, Pa.); the first two pointed in short distances, the third in the Triple Jump (5th, 9.02, 2 points), the fourth joined in the relay, before the finished first in the Javelin with a heave of 39.95 meter scoring the Red and Gold 10 points.]]>Fanta DukulySun, 3 May 2026 20:30:00 EST1710147https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-griffins-dominate-discus-finish-fourth-at-aec-track-field-championships.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-griffins-dominate-discus-finish-fourth-at-aec-track-field-championships.aspxMen's Outdoor Track and Field

Immaculata, Pa. - (5/3/2026) - Gwynedd Mercy University finished fourth at the 2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Track and Field Championships with 59 points thanks large in-part to the efforts of sophomore Tyson Scheitrum (Harrisburg, Pa.) and freshman Dasmen Williams (Chester, Pa.), who respectively finished first (1st, 38.60, 10 points) and second (2nd, 37.30, 8 points) in the Discus. The Griffins were also productive in the 400-Meter (4th, 52.32, 4 points), Triple Jump (2nd, 12.75, 8 points), and 4x400-Meter (6th, 4:14.20, 1 point) with the performances of sophomore Jamar Gauda (Delran, N.J.); he was joined in the relay by freshman Conner Brennan (Hatboro, Pa.), junior Christian Lynn (Philadelphia, Pa.), and junior Mel Velasquez (Philadelphia, Pa.). Brennan also pointed in the 5,000-Meter with his second place finish (2nd, 16:18.99, 8 points).]]>Tyson ScheitrumSun, 3 May 2026 20:09:00 EST1010146