Eastern University Men's Soccer dropped a 2-1 double-overtime decision at Alvernia this afternoon. It was the fourth straight overtime decision for the the Eagles (2-2).

The Eagles controlled the action for the opening moments of the game, but several great chances, including a shot of the post by Jair Saenz in the ninth minute, went unfinished. 

After the game settled a bit, the host Crusaders (3-1) pulled ahead on a penalty kick from Kyle Martyn in the 30th minute. That lead was short-lived, however, as Howie Fisher nodded home a bouncing ball on an Austin Stover throw in for his first collegiate goal.

The Eagles held a 6-2 edge in shots for the opening 45 minutes, but the game was equal in the only stat catagory that counts.

"We were fantastic out of the gate," said Eastern Head Coach Mark Wagner. "We had several great chances that we needed to put away."

The Crusaders had more possession in the second half, but Eastern keeper Jon Crowder turned away three shots to force the game to extra time. Dexter Lamparter hit the upright in the 76th minute for the best Eastern chance of the second half.

The Eagles seized control of the match at the start of the overtime, and they held a 4-0 edge in shots through ten minutes. The Crusdader defense stood its ground against the barrage. 

The Eagles had the first shot of the second overtime, but shortly thereafter the Crusaders Kyle Mellon won a head ball near midfield and put Erik Franks in behind the Eastern back line. Franks delivered the game-winner in the 103rd minute.

The Eagles are back in action Wednesday afternoonfor their home-opener against Rutgers Camden.