Annville, Pa. (Nov. 8, 2025) - Alvernia University (0-9, 0-8) dropped a 38-7 MAC Football contest to Lebanon Valley College (5-4, 5-3) on Saturday afternoon in conference action at Lebanon Valley.

The Dutchmen posted seven points in the first quarter before erupting for a 21-point second half to take a 28-0 lead into the break. The Dutchmen added seven more late in the third quarter to take the 35-0 lead and made it a 38-0 game on a 20-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Alvernia prevented the shutout with an 80-yard connection from Alijah Johnson to Treson Whitlow for the 38-7 final.

Alvernia got an early stop to open the game as LJ Aldas forced a Dutchmen fumble on their first drive of the game, which was recovered by Anthony Hugee. But, Alvernia could not capitalize on the early stop as the Golden Wolves punted the ensuing drive away. 

The Dutchmen took over on their own 27-yard line and strung together an eight play, 73-yard drive that was capped off by a one-yard rush to take the 7-0 lead with three minutes to play in the opening quarter.

Lebanon Valley scored on a six-yard rush early in the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead, and after another Alvernia three-and-out, the Dutchmen made it a 21-0 game 34-yard touchdown from Logan Klitsch to Adam Acker with 5:47 to play in the half. The Dutchmen went for an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff and recovered the ball at midfield. Five plays later, Lebanon Valley took a 28-0 lead on a 28-yard rush by Dion Bryant. The Golden Wolves prevented the Dutchmen from adding to their lead as Ta'Jier Burrus intercepted the ball just shy of the goal line with 12 seconds to play in the half.

After a trading of drives to open the second half, Lebanon Valley capped off a seven minute, 90-play drive, with a two-yard keeper by Klitsch to take a 35-0 lead with 20 seconds to play in the third quarter. Lebanon Valley then made a 20-yard field goal in the early minutes of the fourth quarter for the 38-0 lead.

Alvernia prevented the shutout as Alijah Johnson found Treson Whitlow for an 80-yard touchdown reception with 7:42 to play.

Lebanon Valley strung together a six minute drive following the Alvernia touchdown. The drive stalled out the Alvernia 22-yard line and the Dutchmen lined up to kick a field goal. But, the attempt was blocked by McCabe Piavis. But, the ball went right back to Lebanon Valley after Alvernia threw an interception. The Dutchmen then ran down the clock for the 38-7 win.

JJ Gonzalez went 8-for-17 for 73 yards and Alijah Johnson went 2-for-4 for 97 yards for Alvernia. Andrew Simmons rushed eight times for 26 yards, and Treson Whitlow had two receptions for 93 yards. Alvernia finished with 226 yards of offense to Lebanon Valley's 602 yards.

Kashantis Anderson led Alvernia with 13 tackles and a pass break-up. Anthony Hugee finished with seven tackles and a fumble recovery. 

Alvernia wraps up its 2025 season next week at FDU-Florham.