MEN'S LACROSSE

POULTNEY, Vt. - Tyler Woods scored four of his game-high seven goals during Norwich's 10-goal first quarter as the Cadets defeated Green Mountain College, 18-4, in men's lacrosse action on Wednesday.

It marked the first win of the season for the Cadets, who improve to 1-5 on the year. Green Mountain, meanwhile, falls to 1-6 with the loss.

Kyle Marzeoti netted three of his four goals during the first quarter explosion as Norwich built a commanding 10-1 lead and never looked back.

Scott Pearce chipped in four goals, and Drew Caplin added three for NU, which had scored a total of 16 goals in its first five games combined.

C.J. Hamilton assisted on seven of the team's 18 tallies, while Caplin and Marzeoti each contributed two assists apiece. Kevin Young, Charles Rankie and John Lighthall rounded out the scoring for the Cadets as each player dished out one assist apiece.

Nick Bakos and Nathan Huckins split time in goal, which each keeper allowing a pair of goals.

Norwich returns to action on Saturday, April 12, when the Cadets are slated to host in-state rival Green Mountain College at 4 p.m.

Line Score

Norwich University              10   3    2    3    18

Green Mountain College       1    1     2   0     4