Wilkes-Barre, Pa - (11/8/2022) - Gwynedd Mercy University opened its 2022 season by traveling to King's College (Pa.) where a 23-2 second-quarter advantage would allow the Griffins to start their season off on a high note with a 75-50 win. Both teams were close after the first quarter as the score was 18-13 in favor of Gwynedd Mercy, however as the Griffins started to outpace the Monarchs in the rebounding department, Gwynedd Mercy would go into the half up 41-15. The Griffins would only be outscored in the fourth quarter (17-21), but with the 26-point lead going into the half, King's College (Pa.) did not have enough time to start the comeback. In a team-high 32 minutes, senior team captain forward Haley Crossley (Philadelphia, Pa.) finished 10-20 from the field with a team-high 25 points, eight steals, and ten rebounds (five offensive and five defensive). She also added three assists and a block. 

• Senior team captain guard Elise Sylvester (Pottstown, Pa.) finished with a team-high four assists. Sylvester also added 11 points, five rebounds, and one steal. 
• Junior guard Lynzie Eggers (Turnersville N.J.) finished with nine points all coming from the three-point line (3-6). Eggers also ended her night with three assists. 
• Griffins out-rebounded the Monarchs 49-34 and also finished with 20 offensive rebounds. 
• Griffins won the turnover battle 13-24.
• Gwynedd Mercy finished with 16 second chance points. 

Gwynedd Mercy returns home for their home opener when they host the Gwynedd Mercy Tip-off Tournament and take on Delaware Valley University beginning Friday, November 11, at 6:00 p.m.