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Reading, Pa. (Feb. 25, 2012) - The Alvernia University Men's Lacrosse team (0-1) was defeated by Centenary College (1-0) by a score of 10-3 Saturday afternoon at Schlager Memorial Field in its 2012 season opener. 

Centenary controlled the opening faceoff and never looked back jumping out to a 5-0 lead.

The Cyclones found the back of the net five times in the opening quarter before junior attacker Brian Ray (Cranford, N.J./Cranford) scored Alvernia's first goal of the season curlng around the net and bouncing a shot past the Cyclones' goalie.

Centenary standout midfielder, Josh Caven dominated the game scoring four goals and assisting on another. He also posted a 14-17 record on faceoffs which helped his team control the pace of the game.

Senior goalie Kevin Shupp (Cranford, N.J./Cranford) played the first 30 before giving way to freshman Brandon Weaver (Shillington, Pa./Governor Mifflin) at the half.  In his first game, Weaver denied a Centenary attacker as he made an impressive stick save between his legs.  He finished with three saves.

Alvernia freshman midfielder Jared Toll (St. Catherines, Ontario/Lewisburg) tallied two goals in his first college lacrosse action.

Alvernia is back in action on Tuesday night when they travel to Pittsburgh to play non conference opponent La Roche College.

Centenary 10, Alvernia 3