Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (11/9/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (1-0) wasted no time showing off their high octane offense as the Griffins owned a 13-point lead, 19-6 (12:51), within the first eight minutes tonight's season-opening PurpleStride Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Classic versus Rosemont College (0-1). The Griffins transformed it into a dominant 22-point perch, 40-18 (3:20), heading to the final three minutes of the first half. The Red and Gold leaned on their 50-28 halftime lead and weathered a 20-13 Raven run (63-48, 9:42) before closing out the contest with a 21-2 flourish; 84-50. Senior guard Aquil Stewart (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Red and Gold with 15 points; he and graduate guard Shawn Summers (Montclair, N.J.) (14 points) were the ring leaders in the first half. Senior forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, N.J.) was the third Griffin in doubles figures and he served as a valuable reserve with 12 points, a team-high seven rebounds, and a pair of blocks.

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University shot 43.9% (18-of-41) from the floor in the first half and forced Rosemont College into 16 turnovers.
• The Griffins finished 31-of-74 (.419) from the field, 11-of-38 (28.9%) from three-point range, and 11-of-18 (.611) from the free throw line.
• They made 17 steals and forced 29 turnovers, while owning a slight 41-37 rebound advantage.
• Stewart matched his points with two rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
• All of Summers' 14 points came in the first half. He also recorded four rebounds, an assist, a block, and three steals.

Gwynedd Mercy University is back in action on Tuesday, November 12, when they visit National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I member, Delaware State University for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.