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Reading, Pa. (Oct. 13, 2007) – Seniors Amy Sikorski (Topton, Pa./Brandywine Heights) and Jenn Stigura (Barto, Pa./Central Catholic) led the offense with 19 and 17 kills respectively and Alvernia College recovered from a game two loss to earn a 3-1 win over Marywood University Saturday afternoon in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference women's volleyball action at the Physical Education Center.

Alvernia took a 30-23 decision in the opening game and was a point away from a 2-0 lead only to see Marywood score five straight points for a 31-29 win. The Crusaders stormed out of the changeover in game three for a 30-14 win and posted a similar 30-13 win in the deciding game.

Alvernia freshman Leah Crimi (Nazareth, Pa./Notre Dame) recorded a career-best 45 assists. Older sister Lauren Crimi (Nazareth, Pa./Notre Dame) posted a match-best 27 digs and three Crusaders recorded three or more service aces led by Lauren Crimi with four.

Alvernia will continue the conference schedule at Rosemont on Monday.

Alvernia 3, Marywood 1