Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (11/21/2023) - Gwynedd Mercy University (2-3) welcomed Delaware Valley University (3-2) to the Griffin Complex for tonight's pre-Thanksgiving tip-off. A high-energy game saw the Griffins trail the Aggies by 10 points, 44-34, at halftime and eight points, 76-68, at its conclusion. The Red and Gold paced Delaware Valley University to a 15-15 (14:35) stalemate and the contest was tied at 25-25 (7:36) before a 13-0 Aggie run distanced the visitors for their double-digit halftime advantage. In the second half, Delaware Valley University gradually improved their lead to 14 points, 66-52, with 5:36 left to play. Finished by graduate guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.), a late Gwynedd Mercy University push reduced the Aggie lead to four points, 68-64 (2:07), but no further as a three-point play (71-64, 1:40) and closing free throws kept the game just out of the Griffins' reach.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University shot better from the free throw line (15-of-18, .833 - 13-of-20, .650) and out-rebounded Delaware Valley University 56-46.
• Clark's six points led a very balanced first half as 10 different Griffins scored in the opening period. Clark finished with a team-high 14 points and added a team-high 10 rebounds for his second career double-double. He also recorded two assists and two steals.
• Senior guard JoHaan Vinson (Philadelphia, Pa.) recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and an assist.
• Junior forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, N.J.) finished with six points, 10 rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to action on Wednesday, November 29, when they host Salisbury University for a 7:00 p.m. contest.