The Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team kicked off their 2021 season against Kean University at home on March 12. The Cougars defeated the Red Hawks 9-7, breaking an 18-game losing streak against their conference rival.
Kean got off to a hot start with a halftime lead of 9-4, which included a goal from junior goalkeeper Thomas Francy, who heaved a shot from 55-yards out.
Montclair State scored three more goals in the second half to cut the deficit to 9-7. However, Kean’s defense stalled the Red Hawks momentum in the final few minutes to seal the victory.
Junior attacker Robert Brennan led the Red Hawks in scoring with four goals.
![Red Hawks junior attacker Robert Brennan leans forward to take a shot as he scores his first goal of the season. David Venezia | The Montclarion](https://themontclarion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4-1.jpeg)
Red Hawks junior attacker Robert Brennan leans forward to take a shot as he scores his first goal of the season.
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![Junior goalkeeper Matthew McLaren passes the ball out to one of his teammates. David Venezia | The Montclarion](https://themontclarion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5-1.jpeg)
Junior goalkeeper Matthew McLaren passes the ball out to one of his teammates.
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