BOX SCORE

Reading, Pa. (Oct. 4, 2008) - Alvernia University (3-12) won the opener of its own tri-match Saturday morning, 3-0 over Penn State-Berks (7-7) in non-conference women's volleyball action at the Physical Education Center.  Freshman Gabrielle Albanesius (Philadelphia, Pa./Merion Mercy) paced the way for the offense with six kills.

Alvernia cruised to a 25-14 win in the opening set with Albanesius going 2-for-2 on swings.  The Crusaders posted a 25-15 win in set two led by freshman middle Alyssa Solits (Allentown, Pa./Parkland), and junior Laura Hetke (Coopersburg, Pa./Southern Lehigh) had a team-best four kills in the deciding set with Alvernia winning 25-16.

Sophomore setter Leah Crimi (Easton, Pa./Notre Dame) handed out 17 assists in three sets while older sister Lauren Crimi (Easton, Pa./Notre Dame) paced the defensive efforts with nine digs.

Penn State-Berks will take on Cedar Crest in the middle match of the day and Alvernia will return to the court to cap off the day playing Cedar Crest.

Alvernia 3, Penn State-Berks 0