Reading, Pa. (Sept. 28, 2017) - Senior Kristen Sipling hammered down a match-best 25 kills to lead Alvernia University (12-5) to a 3-1 win over Penn State-Berks (6-8) Thursday evening in non-conference women's volleyball action at the Physical Education Center.

The Golden Wolves continue to build on their best start in more than a decade and have already surpassed the win totals in each of the last 12 years.

Alvernia nearly gave away the first set.  Penn State fought off three straight set points to forge a 24-all tie before the hosts put away a 27-25 win.

Berks went down 5-0 early in the second set but stormed back to take a 10-8 lead and eventually leveled the match with a 25-19 win.  

Alvernia answered with a 25-13 win in the third set then closed the match with a 25-23 win in the fourth.

Laura Wachowicz subbed for setter Abby O'Donnell and handed out 25 assists.  Jillian Baker finished with five blocks, and Emily Smith had a team-high 14 digs.

Alvernia is off for the weekend and will return to action next Wednesday when it hosts Arcadia University in an important MAC Commonwealth match.

Alvernia 3, Penn State-Berks 1