Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (12/5/2022) - Salisbury University (3-8) thought they had tonight's contest won, but a long inbound and a quick pass from senior guard Elise Sylvester (Pottstown, Pa.) to junior guard Lynzie Eggers (Turnersville, N.J.) reversed fortunes in tonight's 80-79 victory. The last-second bucket left Eggers as the leading scorer (25 points) for Gywnedd Mercy University (6-1), but senior forward Haley Crossley (Philadelphia, Pa.) captained the Griffin effort with 23 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

Griffin Highlights

• Salisbury University out rebounded (59-41) and out shot Gwynedd Mercy University from both the field (40.7% - 36.1%) and three-point range (26.7% - 19.2%), but the Griffins forced the Sea Gulls into 21 turnovers and cashed in on their free throw chances (23-of-29, 79.3%) to make up the difference.
• A 21-14 first quarter gave Gwynedd Mercy University the early advantage. They carried the lead until a 25-25 (4:20) second-quarter stalemate, but separated for a 32-31 halftime lead thanks to a late Crossley steal-and-score (32-29, 0:20).
• Eggers made all 12 of her free throw attempts (12-of-12, 1.000) en route to a season-high 25 points. She also recorded six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
• Crossley was 8-of-18 (.444) from the field and 7-of-9 (.778) from the free throw line. Her five assists matches her career-high which was recorded in a 83-78 loss at Marywood University on January 21, 2022.
• Sylvester was the third Griffin in double figures with 14 points. She also recorded three rebounds, five assists, and a steal.
• Senior forward Cayla Sharkey (Lansdale, Pa.) was a defensive force with 12 rebounds (11 defensive), six blocks, and two steals. She also provided seven points and three assists.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to action on Wednesday, December 7, when they visit Albright College for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.