Box Score

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Susquehanna University's senior midfielder Brandon Eisenhart (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Mechanicsburg) tallied the game-winning goal in the 87th minute to give SU a 3-2 win over host The Catholic University of America in the 2010 Landmark Conference opener on Sept. 25.

Eisenhart capitalized on a saved shot from junior forward Joey Stellato (Convent Station, N.J./Morristown) to give the Crusaders (5-3-0, 1-0-0) a hard-fought conference win in the 87th minute.

SU scored the first goal of the contest in the 24th minute on a goal by sophomore defender Brandon Kates (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill) on another Stellato assist just after a yellow card was issued.

Catholic (4-5-0, 0-1-0 overall) tied the game just 18 seconds later on a penalty kick. The Cardinals then took the lead in the 65th minute before SU notched the final two scores.

Crusaders senior forward Jim Robertiello (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) brought the game back to another tie when his penalty kick attempt was saved, but he followed up the shot and deposited the ball in the back of the net with just over eight minutes left to play.

Senior B.J. Merriam (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern Regional) picked up his fifth win of the season by making two saves in all 90 minutes of action.

SU and Catholic each took nine shots in the game, but the Crusaders held the edge in corners, 8-5.

Next Game for Susquehanna: Tuesday, Sept. 28, at King's (Pa.), 7 p.m.