NASHUA, N.H. – The Cadets bounced back from their recent setback against St. Joseph's (Me.) by defeating the Raiders of Rivier College, 86-68, in the Muldoon Athletic Center on Tuesday night.

The Cadets now hold a 15-6 overall record and are 7-2 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, while the Raiders settle at 4-17 overall and 2-6 in the conference after tonight's game.

Senior co-captains Christine Daniels and Laurel McWilliams teamed up again to lead the Cadets to success, as they both capitalized on double-double performances. Daniels tallied 23 points and 12 boards, while McWilliams grabbed 12 off the glass and put in 19 points. Classmate Karissa Doyon also contributed double-digit figures with 21 points.

Norwich controlled the momentum of the game from tipoff. A jumper from Daniels gave the Cadets an early 2-0 lead, as freshman Kristin Brown tallied the assist on the first play of the game. The Raiders tied it up on their next possession, but it would stand as the only time during the contest where the host team would be even with their opponents.

With two minutes remaining in regulation time, Norwich held their greatest lead at 22 points. The Raiders were able to bring the spread down to 18 for the final score, but did not have what it would take to overcome the Cadets.

Norwich will host their next GNAC game in Andrews Hall on Saturday at 3 p.m. against Johnson & Wales. The game will represent the Cadets' Pink Zone event and will also serve as the team's “Senior Game,” honoring their four graduating seniors.

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