Atlantic East

Eagles Edge Griffins in Juniata College Tournament Championship

Huntingdon, Pa. – (11/20/2021) – Sophomore guard Aziz Parker (Westhampton, N.J.) kept Gwynedd Mercy University (4-2) on the Eagles' heals through the first half, as his 10 points and four rebounds led the Griffins in a 30-25 recess. After intermission, a jumper from senior guard Ty Jones (Harlem, N.Y.) narrowed the deficit to just a one-point difference, 43-42 (13:45), but Juniata University (3-1) stayed hot enough to recover for a nine-point lead, 53-44 (7:40) and an eventual 66-62 in the championship game. Parker led three Griffins in double figures with 20 points as fellow sophomore guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) offered 14 points and graduate forward Donaven Spencer (Sicklerville, N.J.) contributed 10 points. Parker also recorded four rebounds and two assists. Clark collected two rebounds, four assists, and three steals, while Spencer also recorded a team-high nine rebounds and an assist.