LANGHORNE, PA. -- The Gwynedd Mercy University Women's Basketball team closed out Colonial States Athletic Conference play for the first semester Saturday afternoon defeating Cairn, 93-38,  in in the Highlander's home opener.

The Griffins (3-3, 2-1 CSAC) were led by Olivia Bradford who tied her career high with 16 points. Dee Terry 13 points, Kelsey Yori 12 points and Charlotte Kucowski 11 points all reached double figures as well.

Gwynedd found themselves in an early hole, trailing 18-9 in the first half. The Griffins would respond with a 20-0 run over a six minute span to open up a double-figure lead capped by a Natasha Matthews free throw and a Yori layup for the 29-18 lead with 7:16 remaining in the stanza. Gwynedd would extended their lead to 19 at the half, leading 47-28. Yori led the Griffins with ten points in the half. As a team Gwynedd shot 70% (7-of-10) from downtown in the period with Bradford connecting on a pair of three pointers to close out the frame.

The Griffins keep momentum going in the second half starting the stanza with a 27-0 run, holding Cairn scoreless for an 11 minute span.

For the game the Griffins shot 48.1% (33-of-77) from the field and 52.6% (10-of-19) from downtown and held a 47-38 rebound edge.

Kucowski recorded a double-double with her thirteen rebounds, which was a career high.  Matthews also grabbed ten boards. Britney Jackson grabbed eighteen rebounds for Cairn (2-4, 0-1 CSAC) while Amie Eppolito led the Highlanders with 13 points.

Gwynedd will return home Monday when they host Richard Stockton. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.