MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – The Cadets men's soccer team (3-4-1) faced a 7-0 shutout to the undefeated Panthers (4-0) of Middlebury College on Wednesday at Middlebury.

"With the number of injuries we have, we decided to take the opportunity to rest a few others as well," head coach Kyle Dezotell said. "We also gave an opportunity to many untested players to see how they would respond to facing a great team. Our crucial game this week is Saturday versus Johnson and Wales." 

Of these players, Norwich put two fresh faces in net to face the Panthers. Sophomore Sam Armus saw 75 minutes of goal time, earning eight saves in his season debut. Freshman Zach McMillan made his collegiate entrance in the final 15 minutes of action, setting aside two of the Panther's shots on goal.

The Cadets return to Norwich to play on Howard Field on Saturday, hosting Johnson and Wales in a doubleheader with the women's soccer team. The men kick off the action at 1 p.m., followed by the women at 3:30 p.m.