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Game Leaders

Gwynedd Mercy
Pts: Dom Thomas - 16
Reb: Mike Marable - 7
Ast: Mike Marable - 5
Penn State-Abington
Pts: Kobe Devine - 23
Reb: Myles Haynes - 6
Ast: Anthony Pineda - 4

Team Stats

Gwynedd Mercy
Penn State-Abington

Field Goals

(36-68)
(20-63)

Field Goal %

52.9%
31.7%

Rebounds

40
36

Assists

22
10

Turnovers

8
17

Pts off Turnovers

22
12

2nd Chance Pts

9
17

Pts in the Paint

44
20

Fastbreak Pts

36
14

Bench Pts

52
14
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More news about: Gwynedd Mercy
Dec 06, 2024

Abington, Pa. - (12/6/2024) - Off to polar-opposite starts, Gwynedd Mercy University (7-0) had little trouble disposing of Penn State Abington (0-9) by 40 points, 101-61 (0:22), in this evening's contest. The Red and the Gold had an outstanding shooting night with a .529 (36-of-68) field goal percentage, a .438 (14-of-32) three-point percentage, and a .938 (15-of-16) free throw percentage; the last serve's as a season's best thus far. Senior forward Dom Thomas (Mullica Hill, N.J.) led five Griffins in double figures with 16 points, while senior guard Mike Marable (Philadelphia, Pa.) was a factor without reaching double digits with eight points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.

Griffin Highlights

  • Gwynedd Mercy University led Penn State Abington from tip-off to final buzzer as an opening three-point basket from senior guard Aquil Stewart (Philadelphia, Pa.) (3-0, 19:55) led to an early 12-point advantage, 29-17 (8:40) that reached 20 points, 47-27, with 2:32 remaining in the first half. The same difference remained at intermission; 53-33 (0:27), following three Thomas free throws.
  • In the second half, a three from graduate guard  Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) pushed the Red and Gold advantage to 30 points, 68-38 (14:56), and a layup from sophomore forward Travon Mack (Coatesville, Pa.) made the difference 40 points, 87-46 (8:35). That is where the difference remained when the final buzzer sounded.
  • The Red and Gold held a slight advantage on the glass; 40-36, held the Nittany Lions to a .317 (20-of-63) shooting percentage, and forced them into 17 turnovers.
  • Thomas added four rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal to his season-high. He was 5-of-8 (.625) from the floor with a pair of three-point baskets (2-of-2, 1.000). He also went 4-of-4 (1.000) at the free throw line.
  • In addition to Thomas, Harris (12 points), Stewart (12), Mack (10), and graduate guard Shawn Summers Jr. (Montclair, N.J.) (11) also scored in double figures.

Gwynedd Mercy University continues looks to continue their record start on Monday, December 9, when they host Cairn University for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.