'RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2006) - Sean Panora (South Windsor, Conn./South Windsor had four goals and one assist to lead the Keene State College men's lacrosse team to a 21-4 non-conference victory over Division II Franklin Pierce College at Sodexho Field on Wednesday. The Owls outscored the Ravens 13-1 in the first half and never looked back as Keene State won its second straight game.

Keene State prevailed behind a balanced scoring attack in which 11 players contributed goals. In addition to Panora's performance, teammate Mike LeSage (Exeter, N.H./Exeter) pitched in with four points in the game, on two goals and two assists, while junior Greg Gonzales (Yorktown Hts, N.Y./Yorktown) registered three points on three goals off the bench of the Owls.

Franklin Pierce was led by senior captain Nick Cowden (Marblehead, Mass./Marblehead) who tallied a team high three points, on two goals and one assist. Sophomores Luke Ferreira (Farmington, Maine/Mt. Blue) and Russell Hodson (Chillmark, Mass./Martha's Vineyard) each contributed on goal apiece in the loss.

Keene State out-shot the Ravens34-19. Keene State sophomore goalkeeper Matt Johnson (Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy) stopped 15 shots to complete the victory, while Raven goalkeepers, senior Ben Lek (Marblehead, Mass./Marblehead) and sophomore Freeman Scott (Farmington, Maine/Mt. Blue) combined to stop 13 shots.

Keene State College (2-0, 0-0 LEC) will travel to Assumption College on Thursday March 23 for match starting at 7 p.m.Franklin Pierce (0-1, 0-0 NE-10) will be in action again on March 18 as it travels to Davidson College for a game at 2 p.m.