Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (10/17/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (13-7) won a pivotal second set, 25-19, and fended off Delaware Valley University (7-13) in the third set, 25-23, and fourth set, 25-21, for a thrilling 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-21) victory over the Aggies. Fifth-year outside hitter Bria Purnell (Reading, Pa.) triggered the Griffin mojo, as she scored 23.0 points (20 kills, 3 aces), hit .204 (20K-9E-54TA), and dug 15 balls in the match. Junior setter Ayanna Gaston (Middletown, Del.) aided the triumph with two kills, 47 assists, three aces, a block assist, and 11 digs.