Alvernia University Athletics

York, Pa. (October 24, 2026) — Alvernia women's soccer (5-6-4, 2-3-2 MAC) dropped a tightly contested match to York (12-1-3, 5-0-1 MAC) on Saturday afternoon.

How It Happened:

• York came out and forced the issue offensively with two corner opportunities in the first three minutes of play.
• Abby Rowley turned aside two shots in the opening ten minutes of action.
• The Spartans broke through in the 20th minute when they connected with the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead.
• York continued to pile it on offensively and took 11 first-half shots. Going into the half down 1-0, Abby Rowley had already recorded seven saves.
• York's offensive dominance would continue into the second half, and they would score what ultimately ended up being the game-winner and went up 2-0.
• Alvernia would find the back of the net themselves when Megan Reuter sent a high-flying ball into the center of the box off a corner that connected with the head of Devon Bell, who netted her third goal of the season.
• York sustained defense with their high-powered offense and rode the lead to victory against the Golden Wolves.

Inside the Box Score:

• Abby Rowley had a season-high 10 saves for the Golden Wolves in net today.2
• The Golden Wolves netted the first goal conceded by the Spartans in two weeks, back on Oct. 10 against DeSales in a 2-1 victory.

Up Next:

• The Golden Wolves travel back home for a Wednesday night conference clash against the Falcons of Messiah University. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.