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Grantham, Pa. (Oct. 24, 2009) - Messiah College (14-1, 4-0) scored six goals after halftime to run away with an 8-0 win over Alvernia University (4-11, 1-4) Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Conference men's soccer action at Shoemaker Field.

The Falcons scored in the 13th and 26th minute and took a 2-0 lead into halftime.  Despite a decided 16-1 advantage in shots over the first 45 minutes Messiah was just up a pair of goals.  Drew Gilbert (Reading, Pa./Antietam) made three of his eight saves in the first half.

Messiah came out with a quick goal in the second scoring before the second half was a minute old.  It added a fourth goal in the 53rd minute, the fifth in the 59th minute, and scored the final three goals in the final 10 minutes of play.

Alvernia travels to Delaware Valley next Tuesday.

Messiah 8, Alvernia 0