Owls Fall to Williams 13-4; Drop First Game of Season

           WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. - Keene State's undefeated season came to an end with a 14-3 loss to Williams College in non-conference men's lacrosse action in Williamstown on Tuesday.

            The Owls (7-1), ranked #17th nationally, had won 21 straight regular season games, including seven this season, before falling to the Ephs (5-5).

            "We didn't capitalize on our opportunities and they outplayed us in all facets of the game," said KSC Coach Mark Theriault. "We ran into a hot goalie and were just flat.  Hopefully it will serve as a wake-up call for us."

            Williams scored seven goals before the Owls go on the board.  Jamie Lesage (Exeter, N.H.), Josh Nugent (Chester, N.H.), Rodney Arganese (Trumbull, Conn.), and Kevin Donahue (Redding, Conn.), scored  single goals for the Owls, who netted three of their goals in the fourth quarter.

            David Hawley led the Ephs with five goals.

            Senior goalie Matt Johnson (Derry, N.H.) had 12 saves before Alec Corliss (Waltham, Mass.) took over for the final 1:39 of the game.

            Michael Gerbush stopped 13 shots for Williams.

            Keene State plays a key LEC game at Eastern Conn. on Saturday.