WINCHESTER, Va. - Visiting Alvernia University kept Shenandoah University winless in MAC Commonwealth field hockey play with a 4-1 win Saturday afternoon on Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium.

Samantha Landis scored the game-winner for the Crusaders (8-7, 2-2 CC) in the 56th minute to push AU past the Hornets (7-6, 0-4).

Maria Payne had tied the game at 1-1 for SU with her unassisted goal just 1:57 into the second half.

Payne tallied on with a rebound goal following a flurry in front of the Alvernia net.

Unfortunately for the host fans, the Crusaders relentless offensive pressure proved too much to overcome.

Alvernia held a 15-5 advantage in shots and had a 24 of the game's 25 penalty corners, including all 16 in the second half.

Following the Landis tally, Tonya Rutt and Ashley Tatangelo scored in the 62nd and 64th minutes to provide the final margin of victory.

Hornets goalkeeper Sarah Clare had eight saves.

SU hosts Frostburg State on Monday night.

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