BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 Reading, Pa. (Nov. 10, 2014) - Alvernia University (10-2-1) captured two wins this weekend, topping Penn State- Brandywine (7-5) on Saturday 6-1 before defeating Neumann University (7-7-1) in DVCHC conference play 6-5.
 
On day one, the Crusaders scored six consecutive goals across three period to take the victory over Penn State- Brandywine.
 
Sean Mullen had his first collegiate hat trick, starting with the first goal of the night to give the Crusaders the 1-0 advantage. Jim McKelvie had two goals on the night, including the game winner in the final minute of the second period that put Alvernia ahead 2-0. Rounding out the scoring was Nico Delgiorno, who tacked on a goal and an assist.

The Crusaders were kept at bay most of the night by PSU Brandywine goaltender Andrew Hieber. Hieber, facing 52 shots, was solid on close range shots and odd man Alvernia scoring opportunity, stoning half a dozen break aways from the Crusaders' most talented goal scorers. Alvernia's forwards refused to be denied, and finally broke past Hieber in the third period, netting four additional goals.

Alvernia goalie James Bangar stopped 24 shots, only surrendering a late goal in the last ten minutes. Bangar was highly effective in the second period, preserving the 1-0 Crusader lead through some tight moments.
 
In Sunday's DVCHC matchup, the Crusaders took on #13 Neumann.
 
Alvernia scored bookend goals, scoring twenty eight seconds into the opening period and with fifty five seconds in left in the third period for a thrilling 6-5 win.
 
Nico Delgiorno tallied the game winner in the final minute of regulation slipping behind the defense with a explosive burst of speed creating a break away goal. Delgiorno picked up a hat trick on the night, including a second period goal to give Alvernia the 3-2 advantage. McKelvie lead the Crusaders in assists, picking up three and netting a goal on the night. Dustin Stuck and Ian Meers both ripped a goal for Alvernia with Stuck also gaining two assists.
 
Patrick Murray picked up the win in cage, making a handful of key game changing saves in the 3rd period preserving the wins. Murray had 41 saves on 46 shots.

The Crusaders continue conference play on Saturday, traveling to Rowan University for a 5:30 start.