Boston University grad, Gerard Derosier took over the club and was looking to provide a bit of permanence for a program that had been playing off and on for the past 40 years.
Fortunately, the weather consented to allowing the surface on Sabine Field to freeze in time for the opening match with Vermont.
However, A lack of practice time led to the Cadets getting shutout despite inspired play from team captain Sterling Melendy.
While Norwich lost both matched, the team was trending upwards and were finally able to get into the win column in the rematch with Vermont.
[3] Despite the futility of their situation, the team rallied once they got back home and reeled off four straight wins to bright themselves up to an even record.