Grantham, Pa. - (11/20/2021) - With nine field goals (9-of-21, .429) and nine free throws (9-of-11, .818), sophomore guard Lynzie Eggers (Turnersville, N.J.) scored 31 points in the Griffins' 77-71 Messiah University Tip-Off Tournament Consolation victory over Saint Vincent College (1-3). Gwynedd Mercy University (3-3) emerged from the early scramble with an 11-7 (4:26) advantage on a three point basket from senior guard Elise Sylvester (Pottstown, Pa.). But the Bearcats rallied for a 22-19 (0:04) first-quarter edge and a 29-19 (6:59) second-quarter advantage before Sylvester could finally push the Griffins over the top with a flurry of plays. The last located junior guard Kelly Owens (Schwenksville, Pa.), who secured Gwynedd Mercy University a 35-34 (0:34) halftime lead with a late bucket. Eggers took over in the second half, scoring 25 of her 31 points in the latter half; she was 7-of-11 (.636) from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 (1.000) from the line while grabbing six rebounds and making a steal. The result was much as a 10-point, 50-40 (1:43), Griffin lead in the third quarter and as much as 18-point, 65-47 (6:55), lead in the fourth quarter. The Bearcats managed to make the final deficit respectable with a 24-12 run in the final seven minutes.

Eggers added seven rebounds and four steals to her impressive offensive production. She was supported by an 11-point, 16-rebound double-double from junior forward Haley Crossley (Warminster, Pa.) and solid role performances from Sylvester and Owens. Crossley additionally offered three assists, two blocks, and two steals in the Gwynedd Mercy University triumph. Sylvester contributed nine points, four rebounds, nine assists, and three steals, while Owens also recorded three rebounds and four assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University competes once more before the Thanksgiving holiday as they visit Misericordia University for a 6:00 p.m. tip-off on Monday, November 22.