Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (12/1/2021) - Gwynedd Mercy University (5-2) emerged from a slow start to pace Goucher College (2-4) to a 25-19 halftime spread. The Griffins maintained their advantage until the Gophers assumed their first lead of the game, 37-35, with 10:29 remaining in the second half. From there, sophomore guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) was the difference maker, scoring five straight points - an and-one (42-40, 7:38) and a strip-and-score (44-40, 7:24) - to spur Gwynedd Mercy University for an 18-13 closing run that also included important three-point baskets from senior forward Shane Ford (Blue Bell, Pa.) (49-44, 5:51) and senior guard Jaye'Lyn Peebles (Chester, Pa.) (54-47, 3:55) and plenty of closing free throws for the Griffins; 62-53.

Leading four Griffins in double figures, Peebles and graduate forward Donaven Spencer (Sicklerville, N.J.) both finished with 13 points. The former also recorded a rebound and a steal, while the latter completed his second double-double of the season with a  team-high 10 rebounds. Spencer also recorded four assists and a steal. Clark and graduate guard Matt O'Connor (Philadelphia, Pa.) were the other two Griffins in double figures. Clark also provided four rebounds, three assists, and three steals, while O'Connor additionally recorded three rebounds.

Gwynedd Mercy University competes next on Monday, December 6, when they visit Penn State Brandywine for a 7:00 p.m. contest.