Reading, Pa (March 16, 2024) - Alvernia University (2-3) used three goals in the second half to take down King's College (1-3) 7-5, in a non-conference men's lacrosse matchup Saturday afternoon at Alvernia. 

The Golden Wolves led by two, 4-2, at the half and fended off three fourth quarter goals by the Monarchs to secure the 7-5 victory. 

How it Happened 

• A quiet first quarter was highlighted by Ethan McManus scoring a goal with just over ten minutes to go in the first thanks to an assist from Kyle Patton to give Alvernia a 1-0 lead after the first 15 minutes of action. 
• Peter Capasso then put the Golden Wolves up 2-0 within the first minute of the second quarter when he netted an unassisted goal to push the lead to two. 
• The Monarch got on the board just a few minutes later to make it a 2-1 game. 
• Colin McFadyen then connected with McManus who tallied his second goal of the game with under nine to play in the half and push the Alvernia lead back to two, 3-1. 
• King's netted a goal just under a minute later to make it a one goal game but Kenny Howley responded with an unassisted goal of his own with under five minutes to play in the half to give Alvernia a 4-2 heading into the half. 
• The Golden Wolves scored the only goal of the third quarter after Tanner Caka netted his first collegiate goal after an assist from Howley to make it 5-2 Alvernia. 
• Kyle Moats added his name to the scoresheet just over a minute into the fourth quarter to extend the Golden Wolves lead to four, 6-2. 
• The Monarchs responded three minutes later with an unassisted goal from Ben Spencer to cut it to three. 
• Howley put Alvernia back up four just 26 seconds later when he tallied his second goal of the game and made it a 7-3 game with ten minutes to play. 
• King's recorded two goals in the final ten minutes of the game but it was not enough as the Golden Wolves held on to secure the 7-5 victory. 

Inside the Box Score 

• Kenny Howley and Ethan McManus led the way offensively for Alvernia with two goals apiece and Howley also added an assist. 
• Peter Capasso, Kyle Moats and Tanner Caka all netted goals as well and Kyle Patton and Colin McFadyen both recorded assists. 
• Jack Kenney went 11-14 on faceoffs for the Golden Wolves. Kenney has recorded ten or more faceoff wins in four of Alvernia's five games this season. 
• Dane Sabarese tallied 17 saves in net for the Golden Wolves and earned the win. 

Up Next 

• Alvernia is back in action on Tuesday when they host Keystone College. Opening faceoff is set for 4:00 PM.