'NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Keene State's six-goal outburst in the first quarter proved to be an obstacle too great for Norwich to overcome as the Owls downed the Cadets 19-7, in men's lacrosse action Thursday afternoon at Howard Field in Northfield, Vt. The game was the home opener for Norwich, who fell to 0-2 with the loss.

Keene State (4-3) put up three goals in the first three-and-a-half minutes, and held a 13-2 lead at halftime. Owl freshman Greg Gonzalez scored four goals with one assist to lead Keene State in scoring, while junior Eric Momnie and freshman Sean Panora had three goals apiece.

Freshman attackman Dan Sullivan (Plymouth, Mass./Thayer Academy) put the Cadets on the scoreboard with his first goal at the 5:45 mark of the first quarter. Sullivan tallied six goals during the game, all unassisted.

Senior attackman Nick Dolpp (Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville East) scored the remaining Norwich goal.

Sophomore Jeff Thomas (Colorado Springs, Colo./Roy J. Wasson) and freshman Kyle Rogers (Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville) split the goaltending duties for the Cadets, with Thomas making 10 saves in 27 minutes of action while giving up 12 goals. Rogers had a pair of saves in 33 minutes played.

Keene State goalies Eric Delisle and Ryan Connary combined for 13 saves in the Owl goal.

Keene State hosts rival Plymouth State University on Saturday (3 p.m.). Norwich returns to action on Saturday, April 3, with a road game against Wheaton College.