Norwich Handles Rivier, 3-0

Nashua, NH – Jake Leclaire (Henderson, Nev.) scored two goals for Norwich University as the Cadets handled Rivier College by a score of 3-0. The win improves the Cadets to 7-5-2 overall and 4-2 in GNAC play, while the Raiders fall to 1-10 overall, 0-6 in the GNAC.

Leclaire's first goal came just past the 19 minute mark as he received a pass from teammate Garrett Shufelt (Clifton Park, NY) from the right side of the field at the top of the box. Leclaire put the shot past a diving Matt St. Peter (Colchester, VT) for the 1-0 lead and the eventual game winner. Leclaire tacked on another goal just two minutes later after a hand ball inside of the box by Rivier's Chris Nugent (Camberley, UK). Leclaire put the penalty shot into the lower right corner to give the Cadets a 2-0 advantage that would last until half time.

The Cadets final goal came in the second half at the 60:49 mark. Roger Motaze (Cameroon) went streaking down the center of the field after a perfectly played ball by Joe Young (McLean, VA) from midfield. Motaze had no trouble finding the back of the net to give Norwich the 3-0 lead.

Norwich outshot the Raiders 23-6 overall, but 5 of the 6 Raider shots were on goal, compared to just 10 of 23 for the Cadets. Norwich goal keeper Alex Toomey picked up the win, allowing no goals and stopping 5 shots on goal. Meanwhile, St. Peter takes the loss for the Raiders, allowing 3 goals and recording 7 saves on the night.

Rivier will travel across town to Daniel Webster College on Thursday afternoon for a rescheduled game at 3:30 pm. The Cadets will host GNAC opponent St. Joseph's College (ME) on Saturday, Oct. 16th.