NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich Cadets (7-5, 5-3 GNAC) hosted Pine Manor College on Saturday, celebrating their Homecoming Weekend with an 8-0 shutout over the Gators on Howard Field.

In the first half, play went back and forth against the Cadets and a winless Gators squad. As of the 40^th minute of play, the momentum of the game became one sided in favor of the home team's efforts.

Senior Sarah Reuschel served sophomore Brittany Casey her 15^th and 16^th goals of the season, while also earning a point on the board, herself. Between the two Casey goals, sophomore Lisa Esparza earned a penalty kick with three minutes remaining in the first half, placing a successful ball to the bottom left of the net.

Freshman Julia Lovely had a standout appearance, earning her first collegiate points with incredible fashion as she collected two goals and an assist. Freshman Jackie Derocher also netted her first collegiate goal, while junior Emily Chandler was assisted by Kathleen Manning on her first goal of the season.

Senior Nicki Hunsicker returned to the net and brought her record in goal up to 2-0, as she set aside the one shot on goal she saw throughout her 90 minutes of playing time. Pine Manor's sophomore goalkeeper Colleen Tencza went 50-50 in the net, setting aside eight of the 16 shots she faced.

The Cadets take to the road on Monday, playing in a doubleheader with the men at Rivier College. The women kick off at 7:30 p.m., following the men's 5:30 p.m. conference action.