'DANBURY, CT - Keene State College's Nichole Garneau (Twin Mountain, NH) scored three goals to lead the Owls to a 4-0 victory over Western Connecticut State University in field hockey action at Westside Athletic Complex Sunday afternoon.

After the Owls, now 4-5 overall and 3-1 in the Little East Conference, took a 1-0 advantage on a penalty shot from Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, NY) in the 21st minute of play

Garneau then went on a tear, scoring three goals in a 19 minute span in the second half.  Her first marker came off an assist from Amanada Rosenbeck (Wilder, VT) in the 50th minute.

Eleven minutes later, she scored off a Keene State penalty corner set up by Rachel Ladd (Bridgewater, MA).

With 50 seconds remaining in the game, Garneau added her third goal of the afternoon after a scramble in front of the Colonials' goal.

Ashley Quinn (Brewster, NY) made 15 saves for the Colonials, now 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the LEC.

Sara Joyce (Hampstead, NH) and Jennifer McDougall (Avon, CT) were untested in goal for the Owls as their teammates out shot WestConn, 33-0 on the day.  Keene State took 25 shots over the final 35 minutes of play.

WestConn hosts Westfield State College this Wednesday, September 28 for a 3:30 p.m.  KSC will travel to Plymouth State University for a key LEC match on Wednesday (4 p.m.).

(Courtesy of Western Conn. Sports Information)