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Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (8/5/2026) – With the 2026-2027 academic year quickly approaching, Eastern Athletic Communications Association (EAST-COMM) has officially recognized the members of the 2025-2026 Academic Honor Rolls. Gwynedd Mercy University placed 89 student-athlete on the honor rolls, which recognized a total of 7,466 student-athletes over 42 intercollegiate sports and 51 institutions. The EAST-COMM Academic Honor Rolls celebrate student-athletes, sophomore and beyond, who have maintained at least a 3.4 cumulative grade point average (GPA) while using a season of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility.]]>2025-2026 EAST-COMM Academic Honor RollsWed, 5 Aug 2026 13:16:00 EST410192https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-volleyball-coach-medycki-previews-2026-womens-volleyball-schedule.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-volleyball-coach-medycki-previews-2026-womens-volleyball-schedule.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (8/5/2026) – With a little less than a month on the calendar before Gwynedd Mercy University Head heads to Ursinus College for a 7:00 p.m. season opener on Tuesday, September 1, Women's Volleyball Coach Amber Medycki is pleased to preview the 2026 schedule. "We have some tough opponents on our schedule this year, but I think our team is ready for the challenge," opened Coach Medycki. "We've added some new talent and I know everyone has been working hard in the off-season. I am ready for an action-packed year!"]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Women's Volleyball Schedule PreviewWed, 5 Aug 2026 11:51:00 EST1810191https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-soccer-coach-bontempo-designs-2026-schedule-to-build-griffin-brand.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-soccer-coach-bontempo-designs-2026-schedule-to-build-griffin-brand.aspxMen's Soccer

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (7/31/2026) – A month out from a 4:00 p.m. (Sept. 1) season opener at DeSales University, Gwynedd Mercy University Head Men's Soccer Coach Dave Bontempo unveils the Griffins' schedule for the upcoming 2026 campaign. "We designed our non-conference schedule to be challenging," opened Coach Bontempo. "The first four weeks of will be demanding as we have scheduled 10 teams from the best conferences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Our student-athletes will be learning how to play with each other while also learning how to handle pressures of balancing their academics with their training. The first four weeks will be demanding, hopefully it pays dividends in October."]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Men's Soccer Schedule PreviewFri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:00 EST810190https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/31/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-clamors-for-start-of-2026-heralds-special-event-calendar.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/31/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-clamors-for-start-of-2026-heralds-special-event-calendar.aspxWomen's Soccer

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (7/31/2026) – 2025 was a remarkable season for Gwynedd Mercy University as a run to the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Soccer Championship was a welcomed reward for the program's development under Head Coach Mike Nelms. "Last season was amazing! But the 2026 season is about continuing to build something greater than ourselves. Every player who wears the Griffin jersey represents the commitment, pride, and tradition of Gwynedd Mercy University. We will compete with passion, serve with humility, and support one another through every success and every challenge. With a 6:00 p.m. home opener scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, he is overjoyed to begin talking about the season that lies ahead.]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Women's Soccer Schedule PreviewFri, 31 Jul 2026 10:32:00 EST1510189https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/28/coach-ostoich-introduces-2026-gwynedd-mercy-university-field-hockey-schedule.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/28/coach-ostoich-introduces-2026-gwynedd-mercy-university-field-hockey-schedule.aspxField Hockey

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (7/28/2026) – With the first competition scheduled for a little more than a month from today, Gwynedd Mercy University Head Field Hockey Coach Alexa Ostoich is pleased to introduce the Griffins' 2026 schedule. "I am so excited for our season to begin! We have so much to look forward to, especially as we take on new opponents and compete in a new conference," opened Coach Ostoich. "The new conference will certainly new challenges, but new opportunities, and a chance to continue growing together as a team. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish!"]]>2026 Gwynedd Mercy University Field Hockey Schedule PreviewTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:13:00 EST310188https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-indoor-track-field-snyder-celebrates-as-2026-ustfccca-womens-track-and-field-all-academic-athlete.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-indoor-track-field-snyder-celebrates-as-2026-ustfccca-womens-track-and-field-all-academic-athlete.aspxWomen's Outdoor Track and Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field

New Orleans, La. – (7/27/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University graduate thrower Kaitlyn Snyder (Elizabethtown, Pa.) was celebrated among the 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III (DIII) Women's Track and Field All-Academic Athletes. In order to be considered for recognition, individuals must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale during the given scholastic season while finishing among Top-50 athletes or Top-35 relay teams as listed on the Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Metro Region Indoor or Outdoor Performance Lists.]]>2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III (DIII) Women’s Track and Field All-Academic AthletesMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:59:00 EST2110187https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/mens-indoor-track-and-field-gwynedd-mercy-university-recognized-as-2026-ustfccca-mens-track-and-field-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/mens-indoor-track-and-field-gwynedd-mercy-university-recognized-as-2026-ustfccca-mens-track-and-field-all-academic-team.aspxMen's Outdoor Track and Field, Men's Indoor Track and Field

New Orleans, La. – (7/27/2026) – The Gwynedd Mercy University men's track and field team was one of 183 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III programs recognized as a 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Men's Track & Field All-Academic Team. In order to be considered for recognition, programs must maintain a cumulative team grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.10 on a 4.0 scale during the given scholastic season.]]>2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Men’s Track & Field All-Academic TeamMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:28:00 EST2010186https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-lacrosse-griffins-garner-2026-iwlca-academic-honor-squad-distinction-four-recognized-on-honor-roll.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-lacrosse-griffins-garner-2026-iwlca-academic-honor-squad-distinction-four-recognized-on-honor-roll.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

Northborough, Mass. – (7/27/2026) – The Gwynedd Mercy University women's lacrosse team was one of 357 schools across National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, II, III, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recognized as an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squads (.PDF) for the 2026 academic year. In addition, senior attack Brianna Godwin (Telford, Pa.), junior midfielder Rebecca Gordon (Sicklerville, N.J.), junior defender Teagan O'Neill (Pennsauken, N.J.) and senior goalkeeper Victoria Sloan (Philadelphia, Pa.)  were named to the 2026 IWLCA NCAA DIII Academic Honor Roll (.PDF).]]>2026 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor SquadMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:17:00 EST1410185https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/23/griffin-baseball-garner-2025-2026-abca-team-academic-excellence-award.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/23/griffin-baseball-garner-2025-2026-abca-team-academic-excellence-award.aspxBaseball

Greensboro, N.C. – (7/23/2026) – Yesterday, July 22 ,The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) recognized Gwynedd Mercy University as a recipient of the 2025-2026 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award.]]>2025-26 ABCA BaseballThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:22:00 EST110183https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/15/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-welcomes-griffin-goalkeeper-roberto-as-assistant-for-womens-soccer.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/7/15/womens-soccer-coach-nelms-welcomes-griffin-goalkeeper-roberto-as-assistant-for-womens-soccer.aspxWomen's Soccer

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (7/15/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University Head Women's Soccer Coach Mike Nelms is pleased to welcome a familiar face to his coaching staff as he introduces Andrew Roberto '27 as the program's assistant coach for goalkeepers. "Goalkeepers are the heartbeat of a defense. Great goalkeepers aren't born, they're developed through trust, discipline, and relentless attention to detail. Coach Roberto brings passion, energy, and an unwavering commitment to all three of those disciplines," praised Coach Nelms. "I am confident he can develop our goalkeepers and help them reach their full potential."]]>Gwynedd Mercy University Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Goalkeepers): Andrew Roberto '27Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:00 EST1510182