SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Norwich University men's basketball team battled until the final seconds Wednesday evening, but a last-second three-pointer came just short as the Cadets dropped a 63-62 decision to Skidmore College at the Williamson Sports & Recreation Center.
Norwich came out with energy on both ends of the floor, putting together a strong opening half to take a 30-24 advantage into the break. The Cadets found success attacking the paint and generating offense through defensive stops, scoring 16 points in the paint during the opening 20 minutes. Norwich also held Skidmore to just eight field goals in the first half while building a six-point cushion.
Jordan Ricketts (Stratford, Conn.) led the Cadets' offensive attack, finishing with a game-high 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, while adding five rebounds, three assists and a steal. Riley Severy (Barre, Vt.) contributed 13 points and six rebounds, knocking down five of his six attempts at the free-throw line. Tyrell Green (North Providence, R.I.) added nine points and three rebounds.
Skidmore responded after halftime, finding its rhythm offensively and gradually chipping away at the Norwich lead. The Thoroughbreds scored 39 points in the second half, shooting 53.6 percent from the field over the final 20 minutes. Norwich continued to compete possession by possession, with Daniel Bogre (Colchester, Vt.) contributing six points, seven rebounds and two assists, while Paul Comba (South Burlington, Vt.) added six points and two assists. Sharif Sharif (Burlington, Vt.) chipped in five points and six rebounds.
The Cadets received important production in the frontcourt from Mohammed Kanneh (South Burlington, Vt.), who finished with four points, four rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot. Braden Camire (Saco, Maine) added three points, four rebounds and two assists, while Iheririan Harrison (Houston, Texas) recorded a point, two rebounds, a steal and a block.
With the game entering its final minute, Norwich continued to press for a late answer. Ricketts converted a layup with 40 seconds remaining to pull the Cadets within three, 62-59. After Skidmore added a free throw to make it a four-point game, Norwich had one final opportunity. Camire connected on a three-pointer as time expired, trimming the final margin to one point at 63-62.
Norwich finished the night with 44 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards, and totaled 11 assists. The Cadets also scored 30 points in the paint and received 21 points from their bench, continuing to find contributions throughout the lineup in a tightly contested road matchup.
The loss moves Norwich to 1-1 on the season. The Cadets return to action as they continue their 2026-27 campaign in the Cadet Classic November 14th-15th as they host Thomas College, University of Maine at Augusta, and Vermont State University Castleton in Andrews Hall.
