Alvernia University Athletics

Reading, Pa. (October 28, 2026) - Alvernia University (5-7-4, 2-4-2) dropped a tight MAC Commonwealth matchup to #7 Messiah University (11-2-3, 6-0-1), 2-0, Wednesday night in women's soccer action. 

The Falcons netted a goal in the first 15 minutes of the contest and then tacked on a second goal in the final seven minutes to secure the victory. 

How it Happened 

• The Falcons struck in the first 15 minutes of the contest when Lexi Sarago assisted Addi Martin to give Messiah the early 1-0 lead. 
• Messiah put four shots at the Alvernia goal in the final 15 minutes of the first half but Alvernia's Abby Rowley made a save and the Golden Wolves tallied two team saves to keep the game at a 1-0 deficit heading into the half. 
• The Falcons ripped four shots on the Alvernia goal in the first 20 minutes of the second half but Alvernia's Rowley continued to stand tall and saved all four to keep it a one goal game. 
• The Golden Wolves made a push in the 77th minute and tallied a shot from Sarah Ashley and a corner kick but were unable to find the back of the net. 
• Messiah made it 2-0 in the 84th minute when Hannah Lashley assisted Brittany Hoffman as the Falcons secured the 2-0 victory. 

Inside the Box Score 

• Abby Rowley tallied a career high 12 saves in net for the Golden Wolves. 
• Sarah Ashley recorded the lone shot on goal for the Golden Wolves. 

Up Next 

• The Golden Wolves are back in action on Saturday when they host King's College in the nightcap of a home triple header at 7:30 PM. Alvernia will also honor its 2026 senior class prior to the contest.