Reading, Pa. (Jan. 27, 2012) - Alvernia University (8-9, 2-5) and Widener University (11-7, 4-3) face each other Saturday in the Physical Education Center to kick off the second round through the Commonwealth Conference schedule. Before the game Alvernia will host its annual alumni game starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Series: Messiah leads 4-1 with a four-game winning streak.
Widener
Widener brings three double-digit scorers to the PEC Saturday led by Kate Denlinger at 14.8 per game. She was held to just seven in Widener's win over Alvernia on Nov. 30, but Vanessa Hejnas and Lil Carney hit 18-of-20 free throws and scored 19 and 18 respectively to pace the Pride. Widener enters Saturday's game following a 67-60 loss to #16 Lebanon Valley.
Alvernia
Alvernia enters Saturday's game after a near miss at Messiah. The Falcons broke a 61-all tie with the last nine points of the game for a 70-61 final. Senior
Allie Toczylowski (Mantua, N.J./Clearview Regional) led the way with 19 points at Messiah and is two points shy of 1,000 for her career. The Crusaders are led by
Angela Altemose (Pottsville, Pa./Nativity BVM) who averages team highs with 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds. She is the current Commonwealth Player of the Week after torching Albright for a career-high 30 last Wednesday and scoring 22 in the loss at Etown on Saturday.
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