BOX SCORE

Frederick, Md. (Oct. 26, 2013) - Alvernia University (10-6-1, 2-4-1) got goals from Bridget Verdel (Hamilton Square, N.J./Notre Dame) and Bri McGrath (Sicklerville, N.J./Winslow) and benefited from an own goal in a 3-1 win over Hood College (3-13, 0-7) Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Conference women's soccer action at Hood.

The Hood defense deflected in an own goal on a corner kick in the 19th minute and Verdel scored unassisted in the 29th minute for a 2-0 lead.  Hood cut the deficit in half with a goal from Sarah Marcello in the 81st minute and McGrath closed the scoring assisted by Kelsey Gill (State College, Pa./State College) in the 84th minute.

Colleen Maher (Wall, N.J./Wall Township) was credited with one save in the win.

Alvernia head coach Bill Bonewitz--who picked up 43 career wins at Ursinus before starting at Alvernia--earned his 57th win as coach of the Crusaders and now has 100 for his career.

Alvernia still has playoff hopes alive.  With two games remaining the Crusaders could get to 13 points with two wins, but would need help to make the postseason.

The Crusaders host Albright on Tuesday and close the regular season hosting Stevenson on Saturday.

Alvernia 3, Hood 1