Reading, Pa. (Sept. 20, 2014) - Alvernia University (4-3-1) scored early in the second half for the 1-0 victory over DeSales University (3-4-1) Saturday Afternoon at the Alvernia Turf Field in non-conference action.

Just over five minute into the second half, senior Alex Martyn put the Crusaders on the board when he netted Josh Wollaston's set up for his fifth goal of the season. Martyn's goal, which was driven past a diving DeSales goalie, proved to be the only one the Crusaders would need.

DeSales attempted to tie the game at the game in the 69^th minute, as Darby Alafoginis took the Bulldog's only shot on goal of the game. Goalie Zach Rider stepped up to the challenge, taking Alafoginis's one-on-one shot head on and securing the save. 

Alvernia out-shot the Bulldogs 20-2, with eight shots on goal, including three from Rocky Elgogari. Eleven of the twenty shots came in the first half, including a shot by Devin Wilt in the 41^st minute that partially crossed the goal line.

The Crusaders, who have all four wins on the season by way of shutout, return to action on Wednesday as they travel to Elizabethtown College for a 7:00 start.