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Purchase, NY (Sept. 20, 2008) - The Crusader Volleyball team fell to 0-3 in the Freedom Conference (2-9 overall) after a 3-0 loss at Manhatanville Saturday afternoon at the Kennedy Gymnasium.  Manhattanville took the first game easily 25-16, the second game 25-19 and the third game by a narrower margin of 26-24.  With the win Manhattanville improves to 3-7 (1-2 Freedom).

The Crusaders were led by freshman Alyssa Soltis (Allentown, PA/Parkland) who had eight kills on the day, and fellow freshman Christina Edling (Boyertown, PA/St. Pius X) who paced the defense with ten digs.  Alvernia was hurt by their offense that managed a kill percentage of only .061 over the three games.

Alvernia will look for their third win of the season when they travel to Philadelphia University on Sept. 27th.

Manhattanville 3, Alvernia 0