Reading, Pa. (Oct. 27, 2015)  - Alvernia University (10-7, 3-4) came up just short, falling 2-1 in overtime to cross town rival Albright College (11-7,4-3) Tuesday evening in MAC Commonwealth Conference action on Alvernia's Turf field.

The Lions netted the game winner with just over three minutes left in the first overtime. After a scuffle in front of the net, Albright came out with the ball for the 2-1 margin.

Alvernia held the offensive advantage in overtime, putting together seven shots in a twelve minute span with six off the stick of Margaret Wentzel.

The Crusaders took to the board first on the night, pulling ahead 1-0 just before the five minute mark. On an Alvernia corner, Melanie Lowry took the insert at the top of the circle and found Wentzel on the left side of the net. Wentzel put the deflection past the Lions goalie, picking up her 23rd of the season.

Albright did not let the Crusaders lead stand for long, netting the equalizer in the 11th minute. The Lions goal mirrored Alvernia's as they capitalized on a corner opportunity to bring the game to a 1-1 tie.

Both teams remained scoreless through the remainder of regulation. Alvernia held the shot edge in the second half, outshooting the Lions 5-2.

Alvernia finished the evening with a 12-4 advantage in corners.

Rebecca Brosious collected two saves in goal.

Alvernia returns to the turf again on Thursday, hosting Misericordia in non-conference action.