PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Norwich University men's basketball team was unable to overcome the high-powered offense of the Wildcats, eventually falling to Johnson & Wales, 75-60, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference play.

Josh Zangerle led the Wildcats with 21 points and 12 rebounds in the contest, one of five double-digit scorers for Johnson & Wales.

Norwich had three-players reach double-digit points with Jalen Olivero (Holyoke, Mass.) and Caleb Casinas (Aiea, Hawaii) both scoring 11 points, and Donovan Lewis Jr. (Savannah, Ga.) scoring 10 points while also leading the Cadets with nine rebounds.

After a Lewis Jr. jumper gave Norwich an 8-7 edge 4:19 into the contest, the Wildcats hit a three-point jumper that kicked off 11 straight points for Johnson & Wales. Norwich cut the lead to six at the end of the first half, before a free throw with :01 on the clock gave the Wildcats a 35-28 lead at the half.

Johnson & Wales again used a hot streak of shooting at the beginning of the first half to continue extending their lead. Norwich was able to cut the Wildcat lead to 11 but the Cadets were unable to overcome Johnson & Wales.

Norwich (6-4, 1-1 GNAC) will take on Elms in their first contest of 2022 when the Blazers visit Northfield, Vt. on Tuesday, Jan. 4. The Cadets will then travel to face Regis on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 5 p.m.