MOUNT VERNON – Cornell men's lacrosse freshman Matt Norwood finished with three goals in Saturday's 13-6 setback to Concordia (Wis.) at Van Metre Field at Ash Park.
 
The Rams struck first with a goal by Warren Wiberg in the first quarter assisted by Kyle Jussila. Warren's goal was the Rams' lone score in the first half after seven unanswered goals by the Falcons put the guests ahead 7-1 at the break.
 
The Rams rallied for four goals in the third quarter, receiving two from Matt Norwood, and one each from Luke Baldwin and Ethan Kupka. Norwood's goal came at 10:58 and was the first of his collegiate career.
 
With three straight goals in the last six minutes of the third, the Rams tried to bounce back but the Falcons responded with five of their own, to increase their lead to 12-5.
 
Each team had a goal apiece in the fourth quarter as Norwood finished with his first collegiate hat trick. Jussila contributed three assists to tie his season-high.
 
Thomas Cook finished with 17 saves and six ground balls. Torii Greiskalns had three caused turnovers and two ground balls. Elliot Smith finished with five ground balls.
 
Falcon sophomore Max Esposito had six goals and three assists.
 
Coming up – The Rams travel to Quincy University for a 7:00 p.m. matchup Wednesday.