Chester, Pa. (Oct. 27, 2018) - Widener University (4-4, 4-2) defeated Alvernia University (1-7, 0-7) by a 51-0 final Saturday afternoon in MAC Football action at Widener.

The Pride scored on three rushing touchdowns in the first half and connected on a 51-yard field goal to take a 24-0 lead at halftime.

The hosts scored three more touchdowns in the third quarter and closed the scoring with a touchdown in the fourth.

Widener racked up 435 yards of total offense with 18 first downs.  Alvernia had 128 yards of offense and eight first downs.

Keiron Black started at quarterback for the Golden Wolves, but went 0-for-5 with an interception before Matthew Monteverde took over under center.  Monteverde went 4-for-12 for 53 yards with a long of 22 yards to Jordan Day. Ja'Queces Mathis had a team high 38 yards rushing.

Alvernia had a pair of second half drives get deep into Widener territory, but the first ended on downs and the second on a fumble.

Alvernia continues the conference schedule next Saturday hosting Lebanon Valley College.

Widener 51, Alvernia 0