READING, Pa. – The Arcadia University field hockey team dropped a 4-0 MAC Commonwealth match at Alvernia University Saturday, which is ranked 19th in this week's National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Coaches' Poll. The Crusaders improved to 8-0 for the season, while the Knights fell to 0-8.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: Alexis Krall scored the only goal Alvernia would need 10:21 into the game as the Crusaders staked themselves to a 3-0 lead at the half. Malorie McCory scored the first of her two goals in the 18th-minute, while Andrew Wysocki scored in the 31st-minute.
 
IN GOAL: Rebecca Brosious stopped the only shot on goal she faced in the first half to record the win in goal. Senior Brittany Hodson took the loss for the Knights after allowing two goals and making two saves in 17:25; freshman Anne Becker allowed two goals and had nine saves in the remainder of the game.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Alvernia outshot Arcadia 20-3 in the match, which included a 12-1 margin in the first half. The Crusaders also had a 10-2 advantage on penalty corners.