Late Goal Drops Men's Soccer at Lebanon Valley, 3-2

ANNVILLE, Pa. -- Susquehanna University's junior midfielder Dan Niesen (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Mechanicsburg) and freshman midfielder Sam Meister (Wyomissing, Pa./Wyomissing) each scored the first goals of their collegiate careers, but Susquehanna (3-5-0 overall) lost to host Lebanon Valley College, 3-2, in a non-conference men's soccer game at Herbert Field on Sept. 23.

Niesen netted his goal off a pass from sophomore midfielder Bobby Long (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern Regional) just 6 minutes, 52 seconds into the game. Lebanon Valley (5-1-2 overall) tied the score just under five minutes later.

The Crusaders regained the lead just 2:32 into the second half off a corner kick by freshman midfielder Daniel Sosa (Columbia, Pa./York Catholic), which was first headed by senior defender Andrew Cordell Carey (Fenwick Island, Del./Indian River) before Meister scored off his header attempt.

The Flying Dutchmen tied the game again in the 55th minute and recorded the game-winner with just over 10 minutes left to play.

Junior B.J. Merriam (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern Regional) made two saves in the game for the Crusaders.