St. Davids, Pa. (Mar. 28, 2011) - Alvernia University (7-2) easily handled Eastern University (3-3) 8-1 Monday afternoon in non-conference women's tennis action at Eastern.

The Crusaders jumped out to a 2-1 lead after wins at No. 1 and 3 doubles then swept through singles play winning all six matches in straight sets.

Alvernia returns to action Sunday at King's College.

Alvernia University 8, Eastern University 1

Singles competition
1. Jenny McKee (ALVWT) def. Allison Verdic (EUWT) 6-1, 6-4
2. Lillian Snyder (ALVWT) def. Jacquelyn Sauder (EUWT) 6-0, 6-0
3. Kayla Morgan (ALVWT) def. Amanda Prescott (EUWT) 6-0, 6-2
4. Jennifer Innamorato (ALVWT) def. Christina Haahs (EUWT) 7-6, 7-5
5. Laura Ehnes (ALVWT) def. Kim Kirk (EUWT) 6-4, 6-0
6. Maygan Henzie (ALVWT) def. Elaine Grazulis (EUWT) 6-2, 6-3

Doubles competition
1. Jenny McKee/Kayla Morgan (ALVWT) def. Jacquelyn Sauder/Allison Verdic (EUWT) 8-0
2. Amanda Prescott/Christina Haahs (EUWT) def. Jennifer Innamorato/Lillian Snyder (ALVWT) 8-6
3. Laura Ehnes/Katherine Ghiorzi (ALVWT) def. Kim Kirk/Ayzsha Dodson (EUWT) 8-4

Match Notes
Eastern University 3-3
T-3:30 A-14