Atlantic East

Griffins Punish Pacers in AEC Victory, Marable Shines in Milestone Performance

Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (1/24/2024) – Junior forward Mike Marable (Philadelphia, Pa.) was the ringleader for Gwynedd Mercy University (11-8, 4-2) in a thrilling 99-77 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) victory over Marywood University (8-10, 3-3) that included his 1,000th career point (73-53, 13:22) among a career-high 20. The Pacers scored the first four points (4-0, 18:12) of the contest, but never really threatened the Griffins' control of the contest after a 17-2 run gave the Red and Gold their initial double-digit lead; 17-6 (12:51). Gwynedd Mercy University's first-half lead maxed out at 19 points (53-34, 0:36) before settling at 17 points (53-36, 0:01) for intermission. In the second half, the Griffins extended their advantage to 21 points, 59-38, with 17:22 still to play and this time maxed out the spread at 27 points, 80-53 (11:25), before settling for their 22-point victory. Prior to tonight's contest, junior guard Aquil Stewart (Philadelphia, Pa.) and graduate guard Manny Clark (Pottsgrove, Pa.) were recognized for reaching career milestones as both were presented with their 1,000-point balls.