KEENE, N.H. 3/16/09 - Two members of the Keene State men's lacrosse team were honored by the Little East Conference for their defensive performances last week.

Defensive Player of the Week

Kyle Barnett (Londonderry, N.H.), Junior, Defender, Keene State College
Barnett led a Keene State defense that allowed an average of 7.5 goals in a pair of victories last week. He collected 20 ground balls, including 11 against Wheaton, and eight turnovers.

Goalie of the Week

Alec Corliss (Waltham, Mass.), Sophomore, Keene State College
Corliss posted a 7.5 goals against average and a .711 save percentage in a pair of Keene State wins. In his first college start, Corliss made 23 saves-one short of the Owls record-against Bates. He had 14 saves against Wheaton, including several point-blank stops when the game was on the line, against the Lyons.