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WORCESTER, Mass. - The Norwich University men's
lacrosse team ushered in its 2009 campaign Saturday afternoon with
an 8-5 loss at Becker. The Cadets led 4-1 midway through the second
quarter, but the Hawks scored seven of the game's final eight goals
to pick up the non-league victory.
Josh Fask scored a game-high four goals and added a game-best
two assists to pace Becker (3-1). Aaron Fill added three goals and
one assist for the Hawks.
Tyler Woods and Tyler Nicoll each scored two goals apiece to
lead the Cadets (0-1).
Woods and Nicoll both scored goals in the first quarter to help
Norwich to a 2-0 lead following the opening 15 minutes. Woods and
Nicoll each netted second quarter goals as the Cadets built a 4-1
advantage with 8:16 to play before halftime.
Becker erupted over the final several minutes of the second
quarter, scoring three unanswered goals to tie the game at 4-4 at
the intermission.
The Hawks scored the first two goals of the third quarter to
move in front 6-4. Brandon Rankie scored later in the third quarter
to pull Norwich to within 6-5 going into the final frame.
Becker scored the only two goals of the fourth quarter to put
the game away.
Ryan Leroux played the full 60 minutes in goal for the Cadets,
and he made 11 saves on 19 shots.
Becker outshot Norwich, 31-24. The Cadets held a 31-29 edge in
ground balls. The Hawks won 10-of-16 faceoffs in the contest.
Norwich returns to action on Saturday, March 28, when the Cadets
travel back to Worcester, Mass., to tangle with Clark.
Line Score
1st
2nd
3rd
4th Final
Norwich
2
2
1
0 5
Becker
0
4
2
2 8
