Reading, Pa. (Jan. 6, 2017) - Franklin & Marshall College (5-6) used a 24-point second quarter to pull ahead in a 63-47 win over Alvernia University (0-14) Friday evening in non-conference women's basketball action at Jack McCloskey Court.

The Crusaders had a 7-5 lead after a low-scoring first quarter then the Diplomats surged ahead with a 24-8 advantage in the second quarter to take a 29-15 lead at the break.

The Diplomats held the lead over 15 the rest of the way.

Alvernia was led by Maya Cooper who scored 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting and had four assists.  Kiersten Ingram and Megan Bruno had a team-high six rebounds each.

F&M got a team-high 13 points from Haley Pilone and a game-high 10 rebounds from Erica Brown.

Alvernia has the league bye this weekend and will return to action at Widener on Wednesday.

F&M 63, Alvernia 47