Gwynedd Mercy Griffins

Schedule

All times Eastern
Overall: 19-8 - Conference: 11-3
11/8 at Rosemont • Final W, 70-46 BX RC
11/10 vs. St. Joseph's (Bklyn.) • Final W, 81-61 BX RC
11/12 at Arcadia • Final L, 75-55 BX RC
11/15 vs. Penn St. Mont Alto Final W, 81-63 BX RC
11/19 vs. Eastern • Final W, 94-80 BX RC
11/22 at Valley Forge • Final W, 93-85 BX RC
12/3 vs. Alvernia • Final - OT L, 88-84 BX RC
12/8 vs. Penn State-Abington • Final W, 86-70 BX RC
12/13 at Brooklyn • Final W, 82-69 BX RC
12/28 vs. McDaniel • Final L, 61-60 BX RC
@ Billera Hall, Center Valley, PA
12/29 at DeSales • Final L, 92-79 BX RC
1/7 at Pratt * • Final W, 72-63 BX RC
1/10 at Immaculata * • Final W, 88-86 BX RC
1/14 at Marywood * • Final W, 81-76 BX RC
1/17 vs. Neumann * • Final L, 72-68 BX RC
1/21 at Centenary (N.J.) * • Final W, 94-83 BX RC
1/24 at St. Elizabeth * • Final W, 87-67 BX
1/28 vs. Marymount * • Final L, 60-59 BX RC
1/31 vs. Pratt * • Final W, 84-67 BX RC
2/4 vs. Marywood * • Final W, 94-69 BX RC
2/7 vs. Immaculata * • Final - OT W, 81-72 BX RC
2/11 at Marymount * • Final W, 61-57 BX RC
2/14 at Neumann * • Final - OT W, 75-74 BX RC
2/18 vs. Centenary (N.J.) * • Final L, 76-70 BX RC
2/21 vs. St. Elizabeth * • Final W, 84-58 BX RC
2/26 vs. Centenary (N.J.) • Final W, 96-77 BX RC
2/28 vs. Neumann • Final L, 66-65 BX RC

(* Conference; • Region)
All times Eastern
Overall: 19-8 - Conference: 11-3
1/7 at Pratt * • W, 72-63 BX RC
1/10 at Immaculata * • W, 88-86 BX RC
1/14 at Marywood * • W, 81-76 BX RC
1/17 vs. Neumann * • L, 72-68 BX RC
1/21 at Centenary (N.J.) * • W, 94-83 BX RC
1/24 at St. Elizabeth * • W, 87-67 BX
1/28 vs. Marymount * • L, 60-59 BX RC
1/31 vs. Pratt * • W, 84-67 BX RC
2/4 vs. Marywood * • W, 94-69 BX RC
2/7 vs. Immaculata * • W, 81-72 BX RC
2/11 at Marymount * • W, 61-57 BX RC
2/14 at Neumann * • W, 75-74 BX RC
2/18 vs. Centenary (N.J.) * • L, 76-70 BX RC
2/21 vs. St. Elizabeth * • W, 84-58 BX RC

(* Conference; • Region)
/conf/AEC/Men/2025-26/standings-div1 : /conf/AEC/Men/2025-26/standings-div2 : /conf/AEC/Men/2025-26/standings

2025-26

Marymount 13-1 16-9
Gwynedd Mercy 11-3 19-8
Centenary (N.J.) 9-5 11-15
Neumann 8-6 19-10
Marywood 6-8 13-13
Pratt 4-10 12-13
Immaculata 4-10 5-20
St. Elizabeth 1-13 7-18

Past Records

2025-26 (0-0, 0-0 AEC)
2024-25 (21-5, 9-3 AEC)
2023-24 (17-10, 9-3 AEC)
2022-23 (14-13, 7-5 AEC)
2021-22 (15-11, 7-5 AEC)
2020-21 (2-0, 0-0 AEC)
2019-20 (23-7, 10-2 AEC)
2018-19 (20-9, 9-3 AEC)
2017-18 (20-6, 15-3 CSAC)
2016-17 (21-7, 13-5 CSAC)
2015-16 (22-7, 17-1 CSAC)
2014-15 (17-10, 11-7 CSAC)
2013-14 (20-7, 15-3 CSAC)
2012-13 (15-11, 14-4 CSAC)
2011-12 (17-10, 12-6 CSAC)
2010-11 (21-7, 15-3 CSAC)
2009-10 (13-13, 12-6 CSAC)
2008-09 (23-6, 13-3 CSAC)
2007-08 (21-10, 10-6 PnAC)
2006-07 (14-13, 12-6 PnAC)

Team Info

Coach: Darnell Artis (Gwynedd Mercy)
Conference: AEC

Gwynedd Mercy

Enrollment (FT undergrads): 1115
Location: Gwynedd Valley, PA
Colors: Red, Gold
Region: 5
Arena: The Griffin Complex (1200)
Official Website: Men | Women
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News Releases

February 28, 2026 Knights Edge Griffins in Wire-to-Wire AEC Men's Basketball Championship Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/28/2026) - From beginning to end the 2025-2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Basketball Championship delivered in every way as the Voices of Gwynedd Mercy University began the afternoon with a wonderful rendition of the National Anthem and the student-athletes from #4 Neumann University (19-9) and #2 Gwynedd Mercy University (19-8) fiercely competed from tip-off til final buzzer. In the end, the Knights benefited from some late calls and converted on their following chances at the free throw line to edge the Griffins in a 66-65 conclusion. The Red and Gold trailed 37-31 (0:34) at intermission, but returned to the court determined. The later period was scoreless for the first couple minutes, but big buckets from sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) (48-47, 12:25) and senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) (11:39, 10:44) gave the Griffins a five-point lead; 52-47 (10:44), midway through. Gwynedd Mercy University held their last lead, 65-63, with 2:03 remaining on the clock. In those final two minutes, two reviewed plays went Neumann University's way, leading to a game-winning and-one for the Knights. Off the bench, junior guard Mazen Sayed (Chichester, Pa.) led four Griffins in double figures with 20 points; he also recorded a team-high seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal.
February 26, 2026 Griffins Spin Cyclones, Punch Ticket to Atlantic East Conference Championship Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (2/26/26) - #2 Gwynedd Mercy University (19-7) earned their spot in the 2025-2026 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Men's Basketball Championship with a commanding 96-77 semifinal victory over #3 Centenary University (11-15). While the Red and Gold held the lead for most of the game, a dominate second half performance pushed them past the Cyclones with ease. Senior guard Jalen Snead  (Philadelphia, Pa.) led all scorers with 28 points, including the first-half layup that put the Griffins in the lead (18-16, 10:36) and provided them with a momentum they never lost. Graduate guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) followed with 24 points thanks six three-pointers (6-of-10, .600), while senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) added a dozen (12) second-half points, six assists, seven rebounds, and a steal.
February 21, 2026 Red and Gold Make Senior Day Statement With 84-58 Victory over Eagles Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/21/2026) - Gwynedd Mercy University (18-7, 11-3) capped their 2025-2026 regular season by celebrating six seniors with an 84-58 onslaught victory over Saint Elizabeth University (7-18, 1-13). Before the final tip-off of the regular season the Griffins recognized seniors; guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.), guard Devin Benson (Williamstown, N.J.), guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.), guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.), guard Jake Okon (Yonkers, N.Y.), and forward Dashon Lewis (Philadelphia, Pa.) for their time and dedication to the men's basketball program. The senior class contributed across the board with 56 of the Griffins' 84 points, 30 of their 51 rebounds, and 14 of their 16 assists.
February 18, 2026 Cyclones Dizzy Griffins in AEC Setback Gwynedd Valley, Pa. - (2/18/2026) - Centenary University (N.J.) (11-13, 9-4) gave Gwynedd Mercy University (17-7, 10-3) trouble all night long as the Cyclones spun a 9-0 (17:30) opening run into a 76-70 victory over the Red and Gold. Senior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Griffins with 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and a steal. Sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) joined him in double figures with 16 points; he also recorded six rebounds and a block.
February 14, 2026 Griffins Persevere, Benson and Harris Slay Knights in Overtime Aston, Pa. – (2/14/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (17-6, 10-2) visited Neumann University (14-9, 6-6) for this afternoon’s Atlantic East Conference (AEC) contest and delivered a dramatic one-point finish with a 75-74 overtime victory. The Griffins entered halftime with a seven-point lead, 33-26 (0:08), thanks to a jumper from senior guard Devin Benson (Williamstown, N.J.) (32-26, 0:08). Benson kept his hot hand in the second half, where graduate guard Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.) helped him shoot the Gwynedd Mercy through a 65-65 (0:08) regulation, and senior guard Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) facilitated overtime glory.
February 11, 2026 Griffins Hand Saints First AEC Loss in Road Thriller Arlington, Va. – (2/11/2026) – Gwynedd Mercy University (16-6, 9-2) earned a well fought 61-57 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) victory on the road over Marymount University (13-8, 10-1), handing the Saints their first conference loss of the season. The affair featured nine lead changes and five ties, but late-game defense and free throws secured the Griffins victory. Sophomore guard Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Griffins with 14 points, four rebounds, and a block, while senior guard D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) factored in with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a block, and a steal.
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