Reading, Pa. (Sept. 29, 2007) – The depth of the Alvernia College women's tennis team was again on display Saturday as the Crusaders (4-3, 3-2 PAC) improved to a game over .500 with a 7-2 win over Eastern University Saturday afternoon in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference match at Angelica Park.

Eastern managed a point in a tie-break at No. 1 doubles and handed the freshman team of Jenny McKee (York, Pa./York Catholic) and Hannah Dickey (Summit, N.J./Summit) its first loss of the season following six straight victories. McKee kept her winning streak going in singles play with her seventh straight win, a 6-3, 6-3 decision at No. 1.

Alvernia earned decisive victories at No. 3 through No. 6 singles winning each in straight sets.

The Crusaders will continue the conference schedule at Neumann College on Wednesday.

Alvernia 7, Eastern 2

Singles competition
1. Jenny McKee (ACWT) def. Mandy Kuiken (EUWS) 6-3, 6-2
2. Hannah Tobin (EUWS) def. Hannah Dickey (ACWT) 6-2, 6-2
3. Janine Horning (ACWT) def. Allison Verdic (EUWS) 7-5, 6-2
4. Samantha Bader (ACWT) def. Beth Grosella (EUWS) 6-4, 6-4
5. Heather Leader (ACWT) def. Jess Bryan (EUWS) 6-3, 7-5
6. Katie McCormack (ACWT) def. Analissa Iverson (EUWS) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Mandy Kuiken/Hannah Tobin (EUWS) def. Hannah Dickey/Jenny McKee (ACWT) 9-8 (7-3)
2. Janine Horning/Katie McCormack (ACWT) def. Beth Grosella/Allison Verdic (EUWS) 8-6
3. Samantha Bader/Heather Leader (ACWT) def. Jess Bryan/Analissa Iverson (EUWS) 8-2

Match Notes:
Eastern University 1-6, 1-4 PAC
Alvernia College 4-3, 3-2 PAC
Pennsylvania Athletic Conference match
T-2:30 A-25