Reading, Pa. (Sept. 30, 2014) - Messiah College (13-6, 3-1) earned a 3-0 win over Alvernia University (5-7, 1-3) Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Conference volleyball action at the Physical Education Center.

Alvernia freshman Kristen Sipling led the Crusaders with six kills.  Jamie Morris had 14 assists and Teresa Zavala had a team-high 14 assists.

The Crusaders made valiant pushes in each of the first two sets.  They pulled within four points, 20-16, in the opener on a kill from McKenna Achenbach, but Messiah regained control with four straight points and held on for a 25-18 win.

The hosts pulled within three points in the second set at 18-15, but once again Messiah earned the points it needed getting six of the next eight points for a comfortable lead on its way to another 25-18 win.

The Falcons had a bit of an easier run in the final set winning 25-13.

Alvernia heads to Misericordia a week from Saturday.

Messiah 3, Alvernia 0