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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Sophomore Dani Gunderson (Newport News, Va.) knocked home the gamewinner just minutes after Montclair State (0-1-1) knotted it up to lead the Captains (1-1-0) to their first victory of the season, 2-1. Gunderson's goal was assisted by senior Sam Ciaravino (Burke, Va.) and Annemarie Weaver (Norfolk, Va.) had the first score for CNU.

After a scoreless first half where CNU peppered the Montclair State goalkeeper with 11 shots and five on-frame, the Captains came out of the break with continued intensity. The team was awarded a corner kick in the 50th minute of play, taken by junior midfielder Elise Haug. Weaver scored on the corner, with the assist given to Haug.

Montclair State would answer in the 61st minute, as Rachel Senyszyn found Nicole Anulewicz running on from the right side. CNU's gamewinner would come just minutes later, though, as Ciaravino crossed it in from the right side, leaving Gunderson with a shot from just five yards out.

Christopher Newport took 17 shots, including 10 on-net, forcing the Montclair State keeper, Marisa Zayac to make eight saves. Senyszyn led the way offensively, taking five shots. For the Captains, Gunderson led the way, also taking five shots including the goal. Sophomore Meghan Gumbs played the full 90 minutes for her first win, making six saves.

CNU will host their home opener in the 2010 Captains Classic next weekend, welcoming in Cal Lutheran and Frostburg State. The Captains next game will be on Saturday, September 11 vs. Cal Lutheran at 6:00 pm.


MSU   0   1      1
CNU   0   2      2

49:54   CNU   Weaver, Annemarie (1) from Haug
60:20   MSU   Anulewicz, Nicole from Senyszyn
67:04   CNU   Gunderson, Dani (1) from Ciaravino


Shots: MSU (12), CNU (17)
Corner Kicks: MSU (3), CNU (4)
Saves: MSU-Zayac (8); CNU-Gumbs (6)