READING, Pa. – The Arcadia University men's lacrosse team started hot, scoring the game's first six goals en route to an 8-6 win at Alvernia Wednesday night in MAC Commonwealth action. The win snapped an eight game losing streak, as the Knights improved to 3-10 on the year with a 1-4 MAC Commonwealth mark; the Crusaders fell to 3-11 on the year and 0-5 in conference play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Scarlet and Grey jumped out to an early lead as senior Chris Jacovino and sophomore Ryan Green each tallied in the first five minutes. With 8:05 to go in the second quarter, rookie Nick Ferraro met twine on an unassisted goal to finish off a game-opening 6-0 run. The hosts came back with the next three goals before Jacovino tallied his second of the day to cap the third quarter scoring. Junior Casey Fayan opened the fourth quarter scoring on an unassisted tally with 8:31 to go; Alvernia's comeback attempt came up short as they were only able to pull within two.
 
ARCADIA LEADERS: Green and Jacovino led the way for the Knights with three point nights each; Green found the back of the net three times, while Jacovino netted two goals and handed out an assist. Ferraro recorded two points on a goal and an assist.
 
ALVERNIA LEADERS: Jarret Abernethy scored three goals to lead the Crusaders, while Andrew Ritchie handed out a trio of assists.
 
BETWEEN THE PIPES: Sophomore A.J. Beck made 12 saves as he picked up his second win of the season. Kyle Augustine suffered the loss, while making 13 saves.
 
UP NEXT: The Scarlet and Grey return home on Saturday to host conference rival Messiah in a 12 p.m. contest.