Reading, Pa. (Apr. 24, 2019) - After leading 5-1 early, Alvernia University (4-11, 1-6) fell to Lycoming College (4-11, 2-5) 16-15 on Wednesday evening in MAC Commonwealth women's lacrosse action at Alvernia.

Alvernia jumped out to an early 5-1 lead, with Brittany Defibaugh and Rachel Judge scoring two goals each and Gianna Taffo adding the fifth.

The Golden Wolves could have jumped out to a 7-1 lead, but had one goal called off for a dangerous follow through and another called off for a player in the crease.

The Warriors took advantage and went on a 5-0 run over the next five minutes to jump out to a 6-5 lead.

Alvernia tied it up at 6-6 and then regained the lead on a man-up goal by Judge to make it 7-6.

The Golden Wolves and Warriors traded goals to close out the half in a 9-9 tie.

Alvernia opened the scoring in the second half with a goal from Erika Whitmoyer to put Alvernia up 10-9.

The Warriors responded with two straight goals to go up 11-10, but Alvernia tied it back up at 11-11 with a goal by Madison Hengey.

Lycoming would again go on a quick scoring run with three goals, including two man-up goals, over the next three minutes to jump out to a 14-11 lead.

Alvernia chipped away at the Warrior's lead and came within one at 15-14 with a goal by Whitmoyer with 8:15 remaining in the game.

The Warriors scored with 6:33 left to go back up by two, but Alvernia again got back within one with another goal by Whitmoyer.

The Golden Wolves got off four shots with under 2:30 left in the game, including two shots that went off the post, but they could not convert.

The Warriors regained position with 1:20 left in the game and ran out the possession clock to take the 16-15 win.

Katharine Giannaras made 13 saves on the night in the loss.

Whitmoyer led Alvernia's offensive with six goals and an assist. Judge and Defibaugh each finished with three goals.

With the loss, Alvernia is officially eliminated from the MAC Commonwealth postseason. Widener University picks up the final spot as the fifth seed.

Alvernia closes out its 2019 season on Saturday with a home game against Widener at 2:00 PM.