Atlantic East

Parker Scores a Career-High 30 Points, but Griffins Fall to Saints in AEC Championship

Arlington, Va. – (2/24/2024) – Gwynedd Mercy University (17-10) visited Marymount University (19-8) for this afternoon's Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Championship. The Griffins held a narrow 15-11 (9:08) advantage midway through the first half, but the Saints tied the contest 15-15 (7:36) before edging out a 37-35 (0:05) halftime lead. After intermission, the Red and Gold found a six-point perch, 60-54 (10:12) on one of five (5-of-10, .500) three pointers from senior guard Aziz Parker (Westampton, N.J.). Gwynedd Mercy University's top scorer ended up totaling a career-high 30 points as he paired his long range success with a few two-point buckets (8-of-17, .470) and nine free throws (9-of-12, .750).