Reading, Pa. (Sep. 29th 2016) -  Alvernia University (5-8) lost in three straight sets to Susquehanna University (14-4)  Thursday evening in a non-conference women's volleyball match at Alvernia.

The score was close midway through the first set as the Crusaders trailed 11-10. The Riverhawks then went on a seven point rally to help claim the first set by a final score of 25-18. Alvernia lead midway through the second set with a score of 15-11. Susquehanna went on a four point rally to even up the score. With another late game rally the Riverhawks claimed the second set by a final score of 25-21. Susquehanna claimed the final set with a final score of 25-13.

Alvernia was lead by Kristen Sipling with nine kills and Emily Smith with eight kills and nine digs.

Alvernia travels to Frederick Md. for the MAC crossover tournament this Saturday.

Susquehanna 3, Alvernia 0