Emerson took advantage of Norwich to start the second half, as the Cadets did not score until midway through the half and were unable to get any closer than five points twice in the last seven minutes. In the second half, Emerson shot 53 percent from the floor, while Norwich 26 percent.
Steve Georgoulis recorded a double-double for the Lions, with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Will Dawkins added 20 points and logged nine assists.
Three Norwich players scored in double figures with Jerrold Williams leading the pack with 15 points. Rene Cheatham scored 14 points, while Geoff Hensley added 13 points.
With the win, the Lions go to 10-10 overall and 9-4 in GNAC play, while the Cadets go to 13-6 in all games played and 9-4 in conference play.
Emerson vs Norwich University 02/04/06 3:00 p.m. at Andrews Hall - Northfield, VT EMERSON (10-10, 9-4 GNAC) Steve Georgoulis 12-18 2-8 26; Will Dawkins 9-14 0-0 20; Morales Hendricks 2-8 4-6 8; Jay O'Connell 2-5 0-0 6; Ben Chase 2-5 0-0 5; Alfredo Tovar 0-3 0-0 0; Will Sager 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-54 8-16 67. NORWICH UNIVERSITY (13-6, 9-4 GNAC) Jerrold Williams 6-15 2-4 15; Rene Cheatham 6-13 2-4 14; Geoff Hensley 3-10 5-5 13; Jamel Bedford 3-6 1-6 8; Derrick Montiero 2-6 1-1 5; Brian Dumond 1-1 0-0 2; Mike Van Til 0-2 0-0 0; Scott DuPont 0-2 0-2 0; Cody Hatt 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-56 11-23 57. Emerson.......................... 27 40 - 67 Norwich University............ 37 20 - 57 3-point goals-Emerson 5-18 (Jay O'Connell 2-5; Will Dawkins 2-5; Ben Chase 1-3; Alfredo Tovar 0-2; Will Sager 0-1; Morales Hendricks 0-2), Norwich University 4-18 (Geoff Hensley 2-7; Jamel Bedford 1-2; Jerrold Williams 1-6; Mike Van Til 0-1; Cody Hatt 0-1; Rene Cheatham 0-1). Fouled out-Emerson-None, Norwich University-None. Rebounds-Emerson 39 (Steve Georgoulis 15), Norwich University 35 (Geoff Hensley 8). Assists-Emerson 17 (Will Dawkins 9), Norwich University 14 (Jerrold Williams 4). Total fouls-Emerson 18, Norwich University 18. Attendance-350