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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Cadets closed the game on an 11-2 run over the final 2:41 to hold off the Rams, 87-79, at Andrews Hall. Norwich (13-11, 9-7 GNAC) came back from a 12-point deficit. Suffolk (8-17-7-9 GNAC) led 43-33 at halftime and held the advantage until midway through the second half.

The first half was close as the biggest lead by either team was no more than six points. With just over seven minutes to play, Suffolk took off on a 20-11 run to take a 43-32 lead en route to the 10-point halftime lead.

After falling behind by a dozen to open the second half, the Cadets reeled off a 14-2 run to tie the game at 47 apiece. Norwich would later stretch the lead to eight points at 74-66 with just under six minutes to play. The Rams responded with an 11-2 run to take a one point lead at 77-66 with 2:41 to play, but they could only manage one layup from that point on.

Norwich senior Rene Cheatham, who played his final regular season home game, recorded a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Jerrold Williams also finished in double figures with 22 points.

Suffolk had five players post double figure scoring, led by John Murphy with 21 points. Brian Small scored 17 points, Chris MacDonald logged 15 points and Alan Jaziri and Brad Schoonmaker chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Norwich enters this year's GNAC Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 4 seed and will host fifth-seeded Emmanuel on Tuesday night at Andrews Hall. The time of the game will be announced later.