READING, Pa._ Eastern University Softball ran into a hot Alvernia University team and was unable to score a run while dropping both ends of a road doubleheader. The Eagles managed only eight singles in falling 3-0 in the opener and 8-0 in the nightcap.

Alvernia starter Brittanie Wolfe kept the Eastern offense off balance through game one. The Eagles only reached second base once in the contest. Eastern starter Janelle Fair held the vaunted Alvernia offense in check for much of game one, but a pair of unearned runs in the third and a single run in the third proved to be more than enough for the win. 

The Crusaders (24-4) entered the afternoon with a team batting average of .380 which had them ranked in the top five nationally. Fair allowed just six hits and struck out three while allowing only one earned.

The Eagles fell behind 4-0 in the first two innings of game two. Eastern loaded the bases with two out in the fourth, but a fly ball to center field ended the rally. The Crusaders ended the game early with four runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Eastern (7-19) will look to get back on the winning track with a home doubleheader against Wilkes this Saturday.