Arlington Va. -  Gwynedd Mercy University (7-8, 0-2) traveled down to Marymount University (11-2, 2-0) where a low-scoring first half by both teams lead to a second-half shootout, but 40 minutes was not enough to decide the game. In the overtime period, the Griffins were outscored 17-8 and fell short to the Saints 65-56. Senior guard Kelly Owens (Schwenksville, Pa.) went 5-13 from the field and had a team-high 14 points with all her points coming in the second half. 

Griffins Highlights:

• Both teams mightily struggled offensively in the first quarter with Gwynedd Mercy only going 1-15 (6.7%) from the floor, while Marymount went 2-22 (9.1%) from the field. 
• Griffins forced 14 turnovers, however, the Saints caused 21. 
• Senior guard Elise Sylvester (Pottstown, Pa.) finished 3-9 with 13 points and a team-high seven rebounds. 
• Gwynedd Mercy lost the assists battle as they only accounted for five assists, while Marymount had 18.

Gwynedd Mercy University returns to conference play Wednesday, January 11th, when they host Marywood University in the "Play For Joey Game" for a 6:00 p.m. tipoff.