HADDONFIELD, N.J. – No. 2 Marymount and No. 5 Gwynedd Mercy advance to the Atlantic East Championship game after semifinal victories.

No. 2 Marymount defeated No. 3 Neumann after a barrage of second half goals, sealing a 4-0 win. No. 5 Gwynedd Mercy played underdog, beating the top seeded Pacers off a 42nd minute goal. The Griffins will head south to Arlington, Va., for the championship match..

Marywood will host the Atlantic East Championship match which will be held on Saturday, November 8. The winner will earn the conference’s automatic qualifier into the 2024 NCAA DIII Women’s Soccer Championship.

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#1 Marywood 0, #5 Gwynedd Mercy 1 | BOX SCORE
Recap courtesy of Gwynedd Mercy Sport Information Department

Scranton, Pa. - (11/4/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (11-8-1) concentrated every step and every kick toward their championship goal as an early 42nd-minute connection between senior forward Kira Bradley (Langhorne, Pa.) and sophomore midfielder Anna Nicosia (Columbus, N.J.) (1-0, 41:01) put all their efforts into place. The remainder of the affair was a constant battle to keep the Pacers at bay as senior goalkeeper Madisson Ronn (Warrington, Pa.) made four second-half saves to preserve a 1-0 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Semifinal win for fellow senior goalkeeper Natalie Gablein (Philadelphia, Pa.) (4-5-1).

Griffin Highlights

• Gwynedd Mercy University was on defense for most of the contest as they looked to overcome a 31-5 shot deficit with quality chances. Bradley took two shots in the first half, but it was a cross to Nicosia in the 42nd minute that gave them a 1-0 separation.
• Sophomore midfielder Paige Fienman (Philadelphia, Pa.) took two of the Griffins' five shots.
• The Red and Gold defense - junior Jessica Parker (Philadelphia, Pa.), junior Elena DiPrinzio (Warrington, Pa.), sophomore Samantha Winco (Chalfont, Pa.), and freshman Addyson Sparks (Philadelphia, Pa.) - was superb, supporting Gablein and Ronn's goalkeeping efforts by nullifying the shot differential and fending off 19 Pacer corner kicks.
• Gablein (45:00) recorded three saves to keep the contest scoreless in the first half.

Gwynedd Mercy University will look to complete their championship aspirations on Saturday, November 8, when they visit #2 Marymount University for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
 

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#2 Marymount 4, #3 Neumann 0 | BOX SCORE
Recap courtesy of Marymount Sport Information Department

ARLINGTON, Va. — Marymount women's soccer is championship bound once again, advancing to its third straight Atlantic East Conference Championship after a commanding 4–0 victory over Neumann University on Tuesday night at Long Bridge Park. The Saints exploded for four second-half goals to secure their spot in the title game, extending their shutout streak to five straight matches.

NOTABLE

• Nicole Alvarado, Daniela Carrillo-Torres, Arianna Blanco, and Hannah Driscoll each tallied goals in the victory.
• Blanco assisted Alvarado's opener before adding one of her own in the 85th minute.
• Lexa Swekosky registered an assist on Carrillo-Torres' goal in the 61st minute.
• Sarah Robinson and Mara Dufour combined for Marymount's fifth consecutive shutout, making two saves apiece.
• The Saints controlled the match with 19 total shots (11 on goal) and seven corner kicks.
• With the win, Marymount improved to 10–8–2 overall and earned a spot in the Atlantic East Championship for the third consecutive season.

HOW IT HAPPENED
After a balanced opening half, the Saints took over in the second period. Nicole Alvarado broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, finishing a cross from Arianna Blanco to put Marymount on the board. Just 14 minutes later, Daniela Carrillo-Torresdoubled the lead off an assist from Lexa Swekosky, giving the Saints a cushion.

Marymount continued to press offensively, with Arianna Blanco adding a third in the 85th minute and Hannah Driscollconverting a penalty less than a minute later to seal the win. The Saints' defense remained composed and unbreakable, securing another clean sheet to continue their impressive defensive streak.

UP NEXT
The No. 2-seeded Saints advance to the Atlantic East Championship on Saturday, November 8, where they will face the winner of the Gwynedd Mercy / Marywood semifinal for the conference title, marking Marymount's third straight appearance in the championship match. 

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