Reading, Pa. (Sept. 23, 2015) - Alvernia University won the top four singles flights to earn a 6-3 win over Penn State-Berks in non-conference women's tennis action Wednesday afternoon at Berks.

The Crusaders opened up a 2-1 lead after doubles play getting wins at No. 1 and No. 3.  Cassandra Noray, who teamed with Amanda Phillips to win at No. 1 doubles, started singles play with a 6-1, 6-4 win at No. 1.  Lillian Hussar also won in straight sets at No. 2 doubles, Phillips earned her second point of the day with a 6-1, 7-5 win at No. 3 and Emily Thek earned a 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 4.

The Crusaders continue the non-conference schedule Saturday at Susquehanna.

Alvernia 6, Penn State Berks 3

Singles competition
1. Cassandra Noray (ALVWT) def. Kianna Anderson (PSBW) 6-1, 6-4
2. Lillian Hussar (ALVWT) def. Caroline Bashore (PSBW) 6-2, 6-3
3. Amanda Phillips (ALVWT) def. Megan Antosy (PSBW) 6-1, 7-5
4. Emily Thek (ALVWT) def. Lexi Vidal (PSBW) 6-0, 6-2
5. Erin Ginther (PSBW) def. Cassandra Bean (ALVWT) 6-2, 6-4
6. Marje Robinson (PSBW) def. Xena Sperrazza (ALVWT) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Cassandra Noray/Amanda Phillips (ALVWT) def. Kianna Anderson/Lexi Vidal (PSBW) 8-4
2. Caroline Bashore/Marje Robinson (PSBW) def. Lillian Hussar/Xena Sperrazza (ALVWT) 8-5
3. Emily Thek/Cassandra Bean (ALVWT) def. Tessa Caltagirone/Samantha Usavage (PSBW) 8-1
Match Notes
Alvernia 2-0
Penn State Berks 0-2