CASTLETON, VT. – The St. John Fisher University men's basketball team improved to 2–2 on the season with a 65–60 victory over Norwich University on Friday night at Glenbrook Gymnasium in the opening day of the Vermont State Castleton Showcase.
How It Happened
Fisher trailed 35–31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Norwich 34–25 over the final 20 minutes. The Cardinals opened the second half with an 11–4 run to grab the lead and later closed the game with a decisive 9–2 stretch to secure the win.
Maximus Michalski set the tone with a career-high 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting and added eight rebounds. Max Schneider knocked down four three-pointers on his way to 13 points, while also finishing with six assists and three steals. Off the bench, Mekhi Gidney delivered 10 points and seven rebounds, helping Fisher generate opportunities and maintain momentum during key stretches.
Defensively, Fisher held Norwich to 36% shooting and forced 16 turnovers, converting them into 22 points.
Game Notes
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Fisher shot 44% from the field and 42% from three.
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The Cardinals scored 22 points off turnovers and 24 points in the paint.
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Gidney recorded his career high in rebounding (7).
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Fisher's bench contributed 28 points.
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The Cardinals limited Norwich to 4-for-18 from three-point range.
Up Next
Fisher returns to action on Saturday at 2 p.m. to face Vermont State Castleton in the final game of the Vermont State Castleton Showcase.
