Reading, Pa. (Apr. 21, 2015) - Messiah College (10-4, 5-2) defeated Alvernia University (3-12, 0-7) by an 11-4 final Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Conference men's lacrosse action at Alvernia.

The Crusaders got an early goal from Colin Rothweiler to tie the score at 1-1 then scored back-to-back goals separated by 21 seconds early in the second quarter to tie the game at 3-3.

Messiah broke the tie with just over four minutes left in the quarter and added another tally with under 20 seconds left for a 5-3 lead at the halftime break.

The Falcons scored the first four goals of the third quarter for a commanding 9-3 lead, and after the Crusaders scored the final goal of the third, Messiah scored two in the fourth for the final margin.

Alvernia concludes the season Saturday at Lycoming.

Messiah 11, Alvernia 4