NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Scott Pearce scored a game-high seven goals, and Tyler Woods added six goals to lead the Norwich University men's lacrosse team past visiting Lyndon State, 24-5, on Monday afternoon at Howard Field.

The Cadets (3-8) scored 11 goals in the first quarter, and added eight more in the second stanza as they opened up a commanding 19-1 halftime lead.

Drew Caplin added four goals and two assists for Norwich, while C.J. Hamilton chipped in three goals and five assists. Kyle Marzeoti contributed two goals and five assists. Craig Van Yahres collected two goals, while Pearce and John Lighthall each added one assist apiece.

Lyndon State (1-8) was led by Craig Salvagno, who scored a team-high three goals. Christopher Mansour added two goals for the Hornets, who are competing in their inaugural season.

Norwich returns to action on Wednesday, April 23, when the Cadets travel to Springfield, Mass., to take on Pilgrim League foe Springfield College at 7 p.m.

Line Score

Lyndon State                         0     1     1   3      5

Norwich University               11    8     3   2     24