NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Cadets volleyball squad started their three-match weekend in high fashion early Saturday afternoon, sweeping Albertus Magnus 3-0, by dominant scores 25-12, 25-17, 25-8 at Andrews Hall.

Leading the Cadets (11-5, 2-0 GNAC) in their early success, senior Thea Evans recorded 14 kills, as junior Ivana Batur and junior April Ballyaardt contributed an addition eight points. Senior Molly Rice assisted with 23 sets, as freshman Jennette Chartrand earned six digs to Batur's seven. Ballyaardt served five aces against the Falcons (0-5, 0-8 GNAC).

Coming into Saturday's second match, Norwich hadn't taken a set from Rivier College in five years.

The Cadets fought valiantly, but in the end, they lost a heartbreaker in five sets to the Falcons.

Rivier downed Norwich by scores of 21-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-23, and 15-13.

The Cadets couldn't contain Rivier sophomore outside hitter Kenna Finlayson who dominated the stat sheet with 29 kills to lead the Falcons.

Junior Lauren Saccoccio had 45 assists while junior Emileigh Cenedella chipped in 23 digs as well for Rivier who improved to 9-8 overall and remained unbeaten in GNAC play with a 3-0 record.

The Cadets (11-6, 2-1 GNAC) were led by senior Thea Evans' 13 kills and 18 digs. Molly Rice had 24 assists and 11 digs while Ivana Batur chipped in 20 digs and seven blocks. April Byllaardt rounded out Norwich's stat leaders with nine kills and three service aces.

Norwich continues its home stand on Sunday when the Cadets host Maine Maritime at 11 a.m. in a non-conference match.