Women’s Basketball: #3 Alvernia Falls to #2 Widener, 61-54, in MAC Commonwealth Semifinal

Chester, Pa. (Feb. 25, 2026) – #2 Widener University put up 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat #3 Alvernia University 61-54 on Wednesday night in MAC Commonwealth semifinal action. The Golden Wolves led late and built their lead up to as much as eight early in the fourth quarter. But, after Alvernia pushed its lead to eight, Widener answered with a 19-1 run to not only eliminate Alvernia’s lead, but build its lead up to ten with a minute to play. Alvernia could not close the late gap as Widener secured the win. Widener took an eight point…