BOX SCORE

Scranton, Pa. (Oct. 4, 2006) – Marywood University scored once in the second half, after a 30-minute lightning delay, and held on for a 2-1 win over Alvernia College Wednesday afternoon in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference women’s soccer action at Marywood.  The game was ended with 14:10 left by lightning.

            Marywood (8-4, 3-3 PAC) opened the scoring in the 21st minute on a goal by Annie McDonald.  The Crusaders (3-5-1, 2-4-1 PAC) tied the score in the 39th minute when senior Lisa Sothern (Philadelphia, PA/Cardinal Dougherty) scored unassisted.

            Both teams sat through a 30-minute lightning delay early in the second half and Marywood posted the game-winner five minutes after returning to action when Amanda Costello found the back of the net.

            Marywood held a 22-10 advantage in shots and a 13-2 edge in corner kicks.  Alvernia senior Katie Einsel (Mohnton, PA/Governor Mifflin) made a season-high 14 saves while Marywood keeper Amy Hand made three saves.

            Alvernia will travel back to the Scranton area on Saturday for an afternoon game with College Misericordia.

Marywood 2, Alvernia 1