Reading, Pa. (Sept. 24, 2013) - Alvernia University (2-0) bettered Penn State-Berks (1-1) by an 8-1 final Tuesday afternoon in non-conference women's tennis action at Berks.

The Crusaders won all three doubles flights with an 8-4 score then took five singles matches in straight sets.  The Lions were able to get on the board with the No. 6 singles match was turned into a pro set and Erin Ginther pulled out an 8-6 win.

Alvernia continues the season Thursday at Bryn Mawr.

Alvernia 8, Penn State Berks 1
Sep 24, 2013 at Reading, Pa.

Singles competition
1. Julie Seidel (ALVWT) def. Crystal Hitz (PSBW) 6-1, 6-0
2. Alyssa Boyd (ALVWT) def. Nandita Munindra (PSBW) 6-2, 6-2
3. Becca Perkins (ALVWT) def. Gloria Kim (PSBW) 6-3, 6-1
4. Lillian Hussar (ALVWT) def. Sam Warga (PSBW) 6-4, 6-4
5. Kristy Schwenk (ALVWT) def. Angie Koval (PSBW) 6-1, 6-4
6. Erin Ginther (PSBW) def. Maia Diosteanu (ALVWT) 8-6

Doubles competition
1. Julie Seidel/Becca Perkins (ALVWT) def. Crystal Hitz/Nandita Munindra (PSBW) 8-4
2. Alyssa Boyd/Lillian Hussar (ALVWT) def. Gloria Kim/Sam Warga (PSBW) 8-4
3. Kristy Schwenk/Rachael Eberhardt (ALVWT) def. Angie Koval/Erin Ginther (PSBW) 8-4

Match Notes
Alvernia 2-0
Penn State Berks 1-1
Non-conference match.