U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- The Air Force Academy lacrosse team defeated conference opponent Fairfield (Conn.) University 12-6 here April 11. The victory snaps a five-game losing streak for the Falcons, who improve to 3-5 overall. Fairfield falls to 5-6 overall.

"We played very well both offensively and defensively," Falcon head coach Fred Acee said. "I am proud of our team and how we were able to pull together and stop a disappointing losing streak."

After the teams exchanged goals to open the first quarter, Fairfield took its first and only lead of the game with a goal by Matt Baglio. Greg Dangler knotted the score at two apiece, and D.J. Benzing gave the Falcons a 3-2 lead on an unassisted goal to end the first period.

The two teams went back and forth in the second quarter. Benzing notched his second goal of the game to kick off the second quarter. Fairfield's Tom Werney scored the next goal, followed by goals by the academy’s Paul Adams and Fairfield's Mike Bocklet. The Falcons took a 6-4 lead into the locker room at halftime.

The Falcons pulled away in the third quarter with three consecutive goals. William Meister, Justin Kuchta and Michael Colosimo scored consecutively to give the Falcons an insurmountable 9-4 lead. The Falcons added three more goals to bring the tally to 12, their highest scoring output of the season.

Meister, a freshman, was the offensive hero of the game, notching two goals and three assists. William Keleher scored two goals and an assist for 3 points, and Benzing added an assist to his two goals for 3 points. Goalkeeper Justin Pavoni notched 11 saves in the win.

Air Force's next game is at home April 17, when the team plays league opponent Denver. It will be the final home game of the season for the Falcons.