Second-Half Struggle Allows Saints to Slide Past Griffins

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/10/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (15-9, 8-3) welcomed Marymount University (15-8, 8-2) this afternoon for their final regular season home game. The Griffins took an early six-point, 13-7 (14:09), lead on a three pointer by senior guard Aziz Parker (Westampton, N.J.), but ended up trailing the Saints at halftime, 35-31 (0:10). In the end, the Saints' second-half performance was too much for the Red and Gold to overcome as the visitor's left the Griffin Complex following a 74-59 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) final.

Griffin Highlights

  • Gwynedd Mercy University stayed in the contest during the first half with a 39.4% (13-of-33) shooting effort and just four turnovers.
  • Parker hit five from long range (5-of-10, .500) and finished with a team-high 16 points. He also recorded six rebounds and two assists.
  • 11 Griffins recorded at least a basket in the game with 24 points coming off the bench; graduate guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) was top among them with nine points, two rebounds, and an assist.

Gwynedd Mercy University concludes their AEC and regular season schedule on Tuesday, February 13, when they visit Marywood University for a 8:00 p.m. contest.