https://gwyneddathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Gwynedd Mercy University Athleticsen-us60https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/7/womens-volleyball-red-and-gold-cap-regular-season-with-aec-victory-over-cannoneers-etter-celebrates-1-000th-career-kill.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/7/womens-volleyball-red-and-gold-cap-regular-season-with-aec-victory-over-cannoneers-etter-celebrates-1-000th-career-kill.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Brooklyn, N.Y. – (11/7/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (4-21, 2-5) came out on top of today's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) regular season finale at Pratt Institute (9-12, 3-4) as the Griffins took the first (26-24), third (25-18), and fifth (15-13) sets in a 3-2 (26-24, 16-25, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) marathon match. Senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) led the Red and Gold with 12.5 points (11 kills, a block assist, and a solo block) and 15 digs. Freshman pin hitter Cameron Hnat (Pottstown, Pa.) offered a season's best 11.0 points (10 kills, 2 block assists), while sophomore setter showed her versatility with six kills, 19 assists, two aces, two block assists, and 12 digs.]]>Kate EtterSat, 7 Nov 2026 19:09:00 EST1810335https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/7/womens-basketball-griffins-battle-the-bears-for-annual-tip-off-tournament-championship.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/7/womens-basketball-griffins-battle-the-bears-for-annual-tip-off-tournament-championship.aspxWomen's Basketball

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (11/7/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-1) battled Ursinus College (2-0) with the winner being crowned champion at the annual Gwynedd Mercy University Tip-off Tournament. The Griffins could not garner the championship dropping to the Bears 79-38. The Griffins were led by freshman guard Lianna Martir (Reading, Pa.), who finished with a team-high 11 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Senior forward Azzy Crumpton (Conshohocken, Pa.) added seven points, four rebounds, and a team-high three steals, while junior guard Peyton Attivo (Middletown, Pa.) and freshman guard Brinley Snyder (Dover, Pa.) each contributed five points off the bench.]]>2026-27 Women's Basksetball TeamSat, 7 Nov 2026 18:12:00 EST1210334https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/6/womens-basketball-verbits-34-point-double-double-leads-griffins-past-cedar-crest-in-season-opener.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/6/womens-basketball-verbits-34-point-double-double-leads-griffins-past-cedar-crest-in-season-opener.aspxWomen's Basketball

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (11/6/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (1-0) welcomed Cedar Crest College (0-1) to the Griffin Complex to start their 2026-27 season. With the Griffins hosting their annual Tip-Off Tournament, the Griffins played the Falcons, with the winner playing for the tip-off championship. Gwynedd Mercy was led by sophomore guard Layla Verbit (Sellersville, Pa.), who delivered an outstanding performance with a game/career-high 34 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double to help the Griffins secure their first victory of the season. Verbit finished 10-of-18 (55.6%) from the field, including three three-pointers, while converting 11-of-12 (91.7%) attempts from the free-throw line.]]>Layla VerbitFri, 6 Nov 2026 20:42:00 EST1210333https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/5/mens-basketball-griffins-grab-second-place-in-aec-mens-basketball-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/5/mens-basketball-griffins-grab-second-place-in-aec-mens-basketball-preseason-poll.aspxMen's Basketball

Lancaster, Pa. – (11/5/2026) – Now, just a day before the start of the season, Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the results of the 2026-2027 AEC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll. Gwynedd Mercy University received 19 total points from the league's six head coaches to rank second in the field. Marymount University headlined the results as they claimed to top spot in the forecast with four first-place votes and 24 total points.]]>2026-2027 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Basketball Preseason PollThu, 5 Nov 2026 14:15:00 EST510332https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/5/womens-basketball-red-and-gold-ranks-third-in-aec-womens-basketball-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/5/womens-basketball-red-and-gold-ranks-third-in-aec-womens-basketball-preseason-poll.aspxWomen's Basketball

Lancaster, Pa. – (11/5/2026) – Now, just days away from the start of the season, Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the results of the 2026-2027 AEC Women's Basketball Preseason Poll. Gwynedd Mercy University received 18 total points from the league's six head coaches to rank third in the field. Immaculata University headlined the results as they claimed to top spot in the forecast with five first-place votes and 25 total points.]]>2026-2027 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Basketball Preseason PollThu, 5 Nov 2026 14:10:00 EST1210331https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/mens-cross-country-five-griffins-honored-on-all-aec-mens-cross-country-team-brennan-and-coaches-bring-home-major-awards.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/mens-cross-country-five-griffins-honored-on-all-aec-mens-cross-country-team-brennan-and-coaches-bring-home-major-awards.aspxMen's Cross Country

Lancaster, Pa. – (11/4/2026) – With the 2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Cross Country Championship trophy safely on the Gwynedd Mercy University campus, Conference Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the members of the 2026 All-AEC Men's Cross Country Team and Major Award Winners. Gwynedd Mercy University sophomore Conner Brennan (Hatboro, Pa.) was recognized as the AEC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year (1st, 28:351) and the AEC Men's Cross Country Elite Scholar Award winner, while he was joined on the All-AEC First Team by freshman Caleb Kane (Scranton, Pa.) (3rd, 29:07.7) and freshman Jake Killen (Lansdale, Pa.) (4th, 29:52.7). The two remaining members of the Red and Gold's championship scoring five – freshmen Hunter Magee (Bensalem, Pa.) (9th, 31:14.6) and Michael Csink (Huntington Valley, Pa.) (11th, 31:38.1) were recognized on the All-AEC Second Team.]]>2026 All-Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Cross Country TeamWed, 4 Nov 2026 15:34:00 EST610326https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-cross-country-mott-garners-aec-womens-cross-country-rookie-of-the-year-honor-dicks-joins-on-all-aec-second-team.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-cross-country-mott-garners-aec-womens-cross-country-rookie-of-the-year-honor-dicks-joins-on-all-aec-second-team.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Lancaster, Pa. – (11/4/2026) – With the 2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Cross Country Championship in the hands of Marymount University, Conference Commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the members of the 2026 All-AEC Women's Cross Country Team and Major Award Winners. Gwynedd Mercy University freshmen Cara Mott (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Hailee Dicks (Collingswood, N.J.) respectively earned All-AEC First (4th, 26:44.9) and All-AEC Second (9th, 28:12.4) Team recognition with their finishes at the league championships. The former was recognized as the AEC Rookie of the Year, while Immaculata University senior Aubrey Donahue (Sewell, N.J.) was named the AEC Runner of the Year. Her coaches – David Smith, Connor Kakowski, and Gianna Cagliola – were recognized as the Coaching Staff of the Year, while Marymount University senior Brier Amerlinck (East Amherst, N.Y.) as recognized as the AEC Elite Scholar Award, while the Immaculata University staff was honored as the AEC Coaching Staff of the Year.]]>2026 All-AEC Women's Cross Country: Cara Mott (1st Team), Hailee Dicks (2nd Team)Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:32:00 EST1310330https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/mens-soccer-griffins-travel-to-saints-looking-to-clinch-berth-in-aec-championship.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/mens-soccer-griffins-travel-to-saints-looking-to-clinch-berth-in-aec-championship.aspxMen's Soccer

Arlington, Va. – (11/4/2026) – #4 Gwynedd Mercy University (4-14-2) traveled to #1 Marymount University (12-6-1) for an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Tournament semifinal matchup, looking to punch their ticket to the AEC Championship. Despite a determined effort from the Griffins, Gwynedd Mercy suffered a 5-0 defeat against the Saints. Junior goalkeeper Cody Sell (Souderton, Pa.) (4-8-2) and freshman goalkeeper Kevin Harter (Springfield, N.J.) combined for two saves, while senior midfielder Luke O'Donnell (Glenside, Pa.) and senior defender Axel Mayren (Atlantic City, N.J.) generated offensive opportunities for the Griffins.]]>2026 Men's Soccer TeamWed, 4 Nov 2026 21:45:00 EST810329https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-volleyball-griffins-host-aec-rival-saints-for-gmercyu-team-ftk-game.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-volleyball-griffins-host-aec-rival-saints-for-gmercyu-team-ftk-game.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (11/4/2026) – A 25-23 third-set got the Griffin Complex going in this evening's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) match, but Gwynedd Mercy University (3-21, 1-5) still fell on the short side of a 3-1 (14-25, 15-25, 25-23, 11-25) final with Marymount University (14-12, 5-1). Senior pin hitter Kate Etter (Chambersburg, Pa.) was the Red and Gold's leading scorer in the GMercyU Team FTK Game with 10.0 points (9 kills, 1 solo block), while sophomore setters Macie Ferla (Mickleton, N.J.) (13 assists, 7 digs) and Brynn Crooks (Philadelphia, Pa.) (10, 3) combined for 23 assists and 10 digs.]]>L to R: #3 Ava Caton, #5 Brynn Crooks, #8 Cameron HnatWed, 4 Nov 2026 21:16:00 EST1810328https://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-soccer-davis-career-high-16-saves-highlight-griffins-semifinals-against-saints.aspxhttps://gwyneddathletics.com/news/2026/11/4/womens-soccer-davis-career-high-16-saves-highlight-griffins-semifinals-against-saints.aspxWomen's Soccer

Arlington, Va. – (11/4/2026) – #4 Gwynedd Mercy University (7-13) traveled to #1 Marymount University (12-5-1) for an Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Tournament semifinal matchup, looking to punch their ticket to the AEC Championship. Ultimately, the Griffins could not pull off the upset and fell to the Saints 4-0, ending their 2026 season. Sophomore goalkeeper Zoe Davis (Riverside, N.J.) (7-13) did all she could in net for the Red and Gold, finishing with a career-high 16 saves in the defeat.]]>Zoe DavisWed, 4 Nov 2026 18:28:00 EST1510327