NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich women's basketball team fell to a 0-2 start to their season when they faced a 20-point spread against Colby-Sawyer at the final buzzer. The Cadets dropped a 76-56 decision in their home-opener against the Chargers.

For Colby-Sawyer, sophomore Taylor DeSanty led her team with 27 points against the Cadets, sinking 5-of-9 3-pointers and contributing seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. Sophomore Sammy Lehr led with eight boards and made ten points, while classmate Cailin Bullett tallied 10 assists.

For the Cadets, seniors Christine Daniels and Karissa Doyon led Norwich in points for the second straight game, making 13 and 14 respectively. Sophomore Jessalyn Sweeney recorded seven boards, while Daniels earned a double-double by rounding out her night with 14 rebounds. Doyon was also good for four assists and four steals against Colby-Sawyer.

Norwich will play two games this weekend, starting on the road at Wentworth on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game before returning home to Andrews Hall for a 7 p.m. showdown with the College of Saint Joseph (Vt.) on Sunday.