(September 15, 2009) - Northfield, VT - The Norwich University volleyball team extended its win streak to eight straight matches on Tuesday evening as the Cadets defeated in-state rival Green Mountain College, 3-0, at Andrews Hall.  Norwich won by game scores of 25-17, 25-10 and 25-23.  The Eagles fall to 2-5 on the season while NU improves to 8-2.

 The first game started out close with the score dead-locked at 7-7 in the early stages.  Five straight points by the Cadets gave NU a 12-7 lead, which quickly grew to 23-12 en route to the relatively easy 25-17 win.

Norwich completely dominated the second set, jumping out to a 9-2 lead.  The Eagles trimmed the deficit to 11-7 moments later, but a 10-2 spurt by the Cadets gave the hosts a commanding 21-9 advantage and they went onto the 25-10 verdict.

GMC came out strong in the third frame with the Eagles taking an 11-4 lead out of the gates. and eventually led 16-9 before an 11-4 run by the Cadets knotted the score at 20-20. The Eagles scored the next two points to take a 22-20 lead, but Norwich finished the game on a 5-1 burst to secure the thrilling 25-23 victory and complete the sweep.

The Eagles return to action Thursday September 17 when they host Word of Life at 5:00 pm.