Huntingdon, Pa. (Feb. 18, 2017) - Alvernia University (5-4, 0-3) dropped a pair of Continental Volleyball Conference matches to Top 15 opponents Saturday afternoon in a tri-match at Juniata College.

The Crusaders opened the day with a 3-0 loss to #11 Marymount (7-3, 2-1) then followed with a 3-0 loss to #14 Juniata (9-4, 4-0).  In their inaugural season in the CVC the Crusaders have now faced three teams in the Top 15 in the nation.  Alvernia lost its conference season opener to #10 Eastern Mennonite University.

Freshman Ralph Lunati led the way for the Crusaders on Saturday totaling 21 kills in two matches.  Charlie Saloum had a team-best nine digs.  Justin Gibbs had 28 assists over two matches.

Marymount won the opening match by holding Alvernia to scores of 16-20-23.  Juniata followed winning 22-14-18.

Alvernia returns home to host Wilson and Wilkes on Tuesday.  Match times are scheduled for 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

#11 Marymount 3, Alvernia 0 - Match One
#14 Juniata 3, Alvernia 0 - Match Two