BOX SCORE Reading, Pa. (Oct. 12, 2016) – Arcadia University (14-0) scored five goals in the first half en route to an 8-1 win over Alvernia University (4-9) Wednesday evening in MAC Commonwealth women's soccer action at Arcadia.

The Knights took an early 2-0 lead in the first eight minutes of play. The Crusaders held off Arcadia until the 28^th minute when the Knights expanded their lead to five by netting three goals in a three minute span.

Trailing 5-0 to start the second half, Alvernia notched its lone goal in the 61^st minute. Allison Hyde drove the set up from Lauren Gough past Knights goalie Taelor Rivera for her first collegiate tally.

Arcadia extended its margin to 8-1 by the 77^th minute.  

Jessica Plunkett and Kelcey Hutchinson shared time in the net for the Crusaders, combining for four saves.

Alvernia continues its conference schedule on Saturday, host Hood College for homecoming at 1:30 p.m.