LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Spalding men's soccer team pulled off a gritty performance in their season opener against Georgetown in double-overtime, 3-2. The Golden Eagles at one point held a 2-0 lead and managed to weather the Tigers tying the match at 2-2, but a St. Fluer goal in the 108^th minute pushed SU to the first victory of their 2018 campaign.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Spalding 3, Georgetown 2
LOCATION:  Champions Trace, Louisville, Ky.
RECORDS: Spalding 1-0-0 | Georgetown 1-2-0
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Golden Eagles put away two goals coming from Kornell Hilliard (25', 48'). The first on a touch shot past the keeper, and the second on a chip to the back post.
- Abnel St. Fluer secured the win with a golden goal finish from a Mani Bakari corner kick in second overtime period (108').
- Trevor Massa (1-0-0) earned the victory in his first career start coming out with six saves, while facing 18 shots with eight coming on frame.
 
FOR THE FOES
- Georgetown's two goals came from Noel Roman (62') and Zachary Jaquess (74').
-  Jacob Roberts (1-2-0), allowed all three goals while tallying 12 saves for the Tigers.
 
UP NEXT
- Spalding takes on Gallaudet University Sunday, September 2 at Champions Trace in Louisville, Ky. at 1:00 pm EST.