KEENE, N.H. -- Fourth-quarter goals from Riley McClure and TJ Underhill proved to be win-clinchers for Bates College as the Bobcats secured an 8-6 non-conference road win at Keene State College Wednesday in men's lacrosse action.

After a Rye Kushner goal provided Bates with a 5-2 lead at the 9:16 mark of the third period, the host-Owls (1-5) poured in four of the contest's next five tallies to tie the game at 6-6 with just one second to go in the penultimate frame of regulation.

The Bobcats solidified its defense, permitting just seven shots while Keene State coughed up the ball six times over the final 15:00 of play. Bates, in contrast, peppered the Owls' net with 14 shots. McClure, with 13:02 left on the clock, snapped the stalemate with the game-winner, followed by Underhill's insurance goal at 7:11.

Eight different members of the garnet and white found the back of the net in the triumph as the Bobcats owned a slim 43-42 shooting margin (24-17 on goal) vs. Keene State. Connor Hartman paced the visitors with four points on the day (goal, 3 assists). Gray Doyle added to his team-leading points total with a goal and a helper in the win.

Andrew Toland improves to 2-2 in frame for the Bobcats as the first-year secured 11 saves in the complete-game performance. Keene State's Charlie Giuliotti denied 16 shots-on-goal in 60:00 for the Owls.

Bates (2-2) returns to NESCAC action this Saturday with a 12:00 p.m. home game vs. Williams.