Norwich University Cadets

06/03/2026

🏉 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐈𝐂𝐇, 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋 🏉

Norwich University has named Carrick Pell as the next head coach of the men's rugby program.

Pell arrives in Northfield following a highly successful tenure at Babson College, where he transformed the Beavers into one of the nation's top collegiate rugby programs. His teams captured NCR national championships in both 15s and 7s during the 2023 season and rose from Division IV to Division I-AA competition.

A veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force, Pell brings more than a decade of head coaching experience, a championship résumé, and a leadership philosophy centered on developing young men on and off the pitch.

He succeeds Bob Weggler, whose 25-year tenure established Norwich as one of the most respected rugby programs in the country.

"When people ask what it means to have been selected as the Head Men's Rugby Coach at Norwich University, the answer is simple: it is incredibly humbling."

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4x3x0eB

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Norwich University Director of Athletics, Ed Hockenbury, announced the hiring of Carrick Pell as the next head coach of the Norwich University men's rugby program.

05/29/2026

🏊 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑 🏊

After seven seasons leading Norwich University men's and women's swimming & diving, Jennifer Cournoyer is stepping down from her position.

During her tenure, Cournoyer guided the Cadets through one of the most successful eras in program history, helping Norwich capture nine GNAC team championships, including eight combined titles over the final four seasons. Under her leadership, the men's and women's programs each won four consecutive conference championships from 2023-26 while producing conference champions, major award winners, record-holders, ECAC qualifiers, NCAA Diving Regional qualifiers, and two GNAC Athletes of the Year.

Beyond the championships, Coach Cournoyer built a culture centered on growth, excellence, leadership, and student-athlete development that will continue to shape Norwich Swimming & Diving for years to come.

Thank you, Coach Cournoyer, for everything you have done for Norwich Athletics.

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4uKZTe2

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - After guiding the Norwich University men's and women's swimming & diving programs through one of the most successful eras in school history, Head Coach Jennifer Cournoyer is stepping down from her position following seven seasons at the helm.

05/28/2026

🏆 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🏆

Norwich Athletics proudly recognized its graduating senior student-athletes during the 22nd Annual Senior Athlete Recognition Luncheon earlier this spring.

➡️: Adrian Riendeau and Olivia Boyer named Coach Mariano Outstanding Athletes of the Year
➡️: Reilly Laitala received the Garrity Award
➡️: Olivia Boyer also earned the Looke Award
➡️: Joe Joe DuBrul, Kat Probst, and Jessie Zimmerman recognized as Scholar-Athletes of the Year
➡️: Brandy Lewis honored with the Charles F. Crosby Courage Award
➡️: 72 senior student-athletes honored as Norwich Scholar-Athletes
➡️: Col. Bill McCollough ‘91, USMC (Ret.), the retiring 56th Commandant of Cadets and Vice President for Student Affairs, was presented with a senior gift in recognition of his service to Norwich

The afternoon celebrated the leadership, dedication, academic excellence, and lasting impact of the Class of 2026 across Norwich Athletics and the Norwich community.

Full release: https://bit.ly/49WWCQc

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Norwich University Athletic Department hosted its 22nd Annual Senior Athlete Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, Apr. 30, celebrating the Class of 2026 and honoring several student-athletes for their excellence in competition, in the classroom, and across the broader Norwich comm...

05/25/2026

Today, we pause, remember, and pay respect to all who have given their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, including members of the Norwich University family.

Memorial Day is a commitment to never forget our fallen heroes and their importance to our country.

05/15/2026

🏛️ 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 🏛️

Norwich University has announced the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring a distinguished group of student-athletes, teams, leaders, and contributors whose impact has left a lasting mark on Cadet athletics.

The class will be formally inducted during Homecoming Weekend on Sunday, Oct. 18, inside Plumley Armory.

⚽: Christian Albrecht ’16 (Men's Soccer)
🏉: Hannah (Bell) St. Pierre ’16 (Women's Rugby)
🥎: Marley Balasco ’11 (Softball)
⚽: Sani Siric ’06 (Men's Soccer)
🏒: Brian Mullally ’06 (Men's Ice Hockey)
⚽/🏊: Alexandria Evans ’01 (Women's Soccer / Women's Swimming & Diving)
🏊: Col. Bill McCollough ’91, USMC (Ret.) (Distinguished Letterwinner in Men's Swimming & Diving)
🎓: Frank Vanecek H’10 (Honorary)
🏀: 2005-06 Men’s Basketball Team
🏊: 2005-06 Men’s Swimming & Diving Team

The full release, including biographies and Hall of Fame information, is now available: https://bit.ly/4dwXkol

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Norwich University Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a distinguished group that spans several generations of Cadet athletics and reflects achievement across competition, leadership, service, and lasting impact on No...

05/12/2026

🎾 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝟖 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐒 🎾

The Norwich University men’s tennis team earned multiple Empire 8 All-Conference honors following the winningest season in program history.

Jaxson Redmond and Terrance Bayly-Henshaw led the group with First Team selections in East Division singles play, while the duo also earned First Team doubles recognition after anchoring Norwich’s top doubles flight throughout the spring.

Stephen Hartigan and Juan Gonzalez Torres added East Division Second Team honors in doubles, and Bayly-Henshaw was also selected to the Empire 8 Tomorrow’s Leaders Team.

The Cadets finished 13-4 overall, set a new single-season program record for victories, and reached the Empire 8 Semifinals for the second straight year.

Full release: https://bit.ly/49JDGUV

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The winningest season in Norwich University men's tennis history was matched by another strong collection of postseason honors on Tuesday afternoon, as four Cadets earned Empire 8 Athletic Conference All-Conference recognition following the league's 2026 campaign.

05/11/2026

⚾ 𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇, 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 ⚾

The Norwich University baseball team earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference postseason recognition following a 2026 season that saw the Cadets return to the GNAC Tournament.

Junior right-hander Carson Rath highlighted the group with Third Team All-GNAC honors after emerging as one of the conference’s top starting pitchers. Rath ranked among the GNAC leaders in wins, innings pitched, strikeouts, complete games, and shutouts while helping lead Norwich back into postseason play.

Senior captain Geffen Franus was also selected as Norwich’s representative on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team after serving as one of the Cadets’ top offensive and defensive contributors throughout the spring.

Norwich finished 9-11 in conference play and earned its first postseason victory since 2024 with a GNAC Tournament win over second-seeded University of Saint Joseph.

Full release: https://bit.ly/4trkIta

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WINTHROP, Mass. - After anchoring the Norwich University baseball pitching staff throughout the spring and helping the Cadets return to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament, junior right-hander Carson Rath (Glens Falls, N.Y.) earned GNAC All-Conference Third Team honors, as anno...

05/11/2026

🥎 𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 🥎

The Norwich University softball team earned major Great Northeast Athletic Conference recognition following the 2026 season, highlighted by junior Madison DeCota being named the GNAC Player of the Year.

DeCota becomes just the third player in program history to earn the conference’s top individual honor and also secured First Team All-GNAC recognition at shortstop for the second straight season after leading the conference in batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, triples, and total bases.

Senior Grace Richardson was also selected as Norwich’s representative on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team.

The Cadets closed the spring with 12 victories and one of the most productive offensive stretches in program history, capped by DeCota’s nationally-recognized campaign.

📰 Full release: https://bit.ly/4fcLyBU

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WINTHROP, Mass. - Madison DeCota (Strafford, N.H.) added another chapter to one of the top careers in Norwich University softball history on Monday afternoon, as the junior pitcher/shortstop was named the 2026 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Year, as announced by the league....

05/11/2026

🥍 𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 🥍

The Norwich University men’s lacrosse team placed five student-athletes on the Great Northeast Athletic Conference All-Conference teams following a 2026 campaign that saw the Cadets return to the GNAC Semifinals.

Drew Fleury highlighted the group with First Team honors after another standout offensive season, while Jake Marcotte, Robert Carr, and David Myers each earned Third Team recognition.

Jack Bailey was also selected as Norwich’s representative on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team.

Norwich finished the season 9-8 overall and reached the conference semifinal round in Head Coach Dylan Curry’s first season leading the program.

Full release: https://bit.ly/42rH2Ik

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WINTHROP, Mass. - Following a season that saw the Norwich University men's lacrosse team return to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Semifinals, four Cadets earned All-Conference recognition, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.

05/11/2026

🥍 𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 🥍

The Norwich University women’s lacrosse team placed five student-athletes on the Great Northeast Athletic Conference All-Conference teams following another successful spring that saw the Cadets advance to the GNAC Semifinals for the second consecutive season.

Caitlyn Fielder highlighted the group with First Team honors for the second straight year after one of the most complete individual seasons in the conference. Kaitlyn Eisentraut earned Second Team recognition, while Athena Merck and Abigail Kirrane were both named to the Third Team.

Bailey Ingala was also selected as Norwich’s representative on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team.

Norwich concluded the season with a 14-4 overall record, tying for the second-most wins in program history.

Full release: https://bit.ly/4np0Up1

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WINTHROP, Mass. - After another season that placed the Norwich University women's lacrosse team among the top contenders in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), four Cadets earned All-Conference recognition, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.