DANBURY, Conn.  – Kyle Norchi (Hauppauge, N.Y.) and Matt Maes (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) scored four goals apiece and the Plattsburgh State College men’s lacrosse team went on to defeat Western Connecticut State University, 19-12 at Westside Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

The Colonials, now 1-2, led early in the first quarter, 2-1 on back-to-back goals from junior Adam Lanehart (Redding, Conn.). His first maker, 47 seconds into the game was his 100th of his career. He went on to score three goals and assist on another Saturday afternoon but it was not enough as the Cardinals answered on nearly every comeback threat the hosts mounted.

Freshman Sean Macey (New Fairfield, Conn.) scored three goals and assisted on another for WestConn. He now has a team-leading 12 goals in her first season. Junior A.J. Barbieri (Islip Terrace, N.Y.) and George Tsirigotis (Islip Terrace, N.Y.) contributed a pair of goals each in the loss.

Following intermission, the Colonials drew within two goals, 10-8, 41 seconds into the second half on Tsirigotis’ second goal of the afternoon, but they were unable to get any closer the rest of the way.

WestConn was able to stay within striking distance until the Cardinals scored six of the game’s final 10 goals.

WestConn goal keeper Kyle Wood (Hyde Park, N.Y.) made 17 saves before yielding to Tyler Martone (Cheshire, Conn.) for the final 10 minutes of the game. Martone made two saves in relief.

Cardinals’ keeper Matt Billia (Baldwin, N.Y.) turned away 20 shots on the afternoon and improves to 3-1 on the season.

The Colonials play host to Maritime College on Wednesday, March 18. Face-off is slated for 7 pm.