Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (1/25/2023) - Gwynedd Mercy University (10-9. 4-2) fared well from long range, hitting 13-of-32 (.406) from beyond the arch in a 77-57 victory that saw the Griffins stake a 39-17 halftime lead over Centenary University (6-12, 1-5) thanks to three three-point baskets (3-of-6, .500) and five free throws (5-of-6, .833) from junior guard Aziz Parker (Westhampton, N.J.). In the second half of the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) affair, the dribble drive game of junior guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) and sophomore forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, N.J.) was enough to keep the Cyclones at bay.

Griffin Highlights

• Parker's first-half threes were accompanied by long range buckets by Clark (2-of-4, .500) and junior guard JoHaan Vinson (Philadelphia, Pa.) (1-of-3, .333).
• Inside, Thomas (1-of-2, .500) and junior forward Mike McCants Jr. (Newark, Del.) (2-of-2, 1.000) were supported by drives from Clark (3-of-7, .429), Vinson (3-of-5, .600), and freshman guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) (1-of-1, 1.000).
• The Griffins out-rebounded the Cyclones by a 42-32 measure, thanks to a nine boards from Clark and seven from Parker. Thomas and McCants grabbed five apiece.
• Clark finished with 17 points, two assists, and two steals in excess of his rebounds.
• Parker scored 16 points and made two assists, a block, and a steal in addition to his work on the glass.
• Thomas totaled 14 points, a rebound, and two assists, while Vinson came off the Gwynedd Mercy University bench for 14 points, a rebound, and two assists.
• Johnson grabbed four rebounds and handed out a team-high for assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues their AEC schedule on Saturday, January 28, when they visit Immaculata University for a 3:00 p.m. tip.