Dallas, Pa. (Mar. 23, 2016) - Alvernia University (3-2) scored three goals in first four minutes of play then hung on for a 5-4 win over Misericordia University (2-5) Wednesday evening in non-conference women's lacrosse action at Mangelsdorf Field.

After taking a 3-2 lead into the halftime break, the Crusaders had a successful start to the second half scoring two goals over nine minutes for a 5-2 lead.

Misericordia scored two goals over the next 14 minutes to cut the gap to one, 5-4.  Alvernia senior Colleen Reilly made a save on a free position shot with just over five minutes to play and another save with under two minutes to go.  She finished with a dozen saves in the win.

Abby McCarthy led the way with two goals for the Crusaders.

Alvernia returns home to face Wesley College in a non-conference game on Saturday.

Alvernia 5, Misericordia 4