Kelsey Rigby
Rigby scored the eventual game winner in the Captains' 3-1 victory over Johns Hopkins

Field Hockey

CNU Upsets Johns Hopkins 3-1

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA -The Christopher Newport Field Hockey team defeated Johns Hopkins 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Captains Field.

Amy Wharton's goal in the 30th minute gave Johns Hopkins a 1-0 lead. The score was quickly tied 1-1 after a CNU goal by Anne Gehring just 30 seconds later.

The game remained tied until the second half when Kelsey Rigby scored an unassisted goal in the 55th minute.

Just ten minutes later, Chrissy Kurecki sealed the deal for the Captains with a goal of her own, making the score 3-1 with just four minutes left to play.

With the win the Captains improve to 11-3 while Johns Hopkins falls to 10-4. CNU field hockey will return to action on tomorrow, October 25th when they host the Wesley Wolverines at 2pm.

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