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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The 13th ranked Christopher Newport volleyball team returns home for the first time in nearly a month when the Captains host Southern Virginia in a Capital Athletic Conference battle on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Freeman Center.

After 10 straight matches away from Newport News, CNU settles back into its cozy confines with a 19-3 record, including a 1-0 mark in league action. Southern Virginia, who is in its first year as a full-time member of the CAC, enters at 13-6 with a 1-0 record in conference play.

Wednesday's match will mark the 12th all-time meeting between the Captains and Knights. Christopher Newport currently holds a 9-2 lead in the series, including a pair of victories last season.

For those fans unable to make it to Wednesday's contest, live stats will be available at CNUsports.com. A direct link can be found at the top of this release and on the CNU schedule page.

Entering the heart of conference action, Christopher Newport ranks among the national leaders in several categories following a tremendous start to the year. CNU's .269 hitting percentage is currently ninth in the nation, while the squad's 13.46 kills-per-set average ranks 16th. The team also stands in the top-20 nationally in total assists, kills, and blocks.

On an individual level, Rachel Conway is sixth in the nation with 818 total assists and 14th with a 10.62 assists-per-set average. Hannah Miller also ranks 18th with 76 blocks and 24th with a .367 hitting percentage. The second-year standout is currently one of only four players in the NCAA to rank among the top-25 nationally in both categories.

Along with Conway and Miller, Briana Sutton has looked strong so far this season, blasting a team-high 234 kills, which ranks fourth in the CAC. Fellow sophomore Maddie McCann also boasts 202 kills, while Eliza Fisher has clubbed 170 to go along with a .269 hitting percentage. The freshman ranks second on the team with 31 aces and fourth with 32 blocks as well.

Defensively, Brooke Moore has anchored the back row as the senior libero is averaging 3.87 digs-per-set. Up front, Miller leads the team with a 0.97 blocks-per-set average, while Ashley Rock ranks second with 62 total rejections. Conway has registered 48 blocks as well.

Southern Virginia enters Wednesday riding a four-match winning streak, including a 3-0 victory against Randolph last Thursday. The Knights also opened up league play last week with a 3-1 triumph at St. Mary's on Wednesday. Overall, Katelyn Eaton has been the Knights' top performer as the senior leads the conference with a .397 hitting percentage and a 1.38 blocks-per-set average. She has also collected a team-high 218 kills.

On the defensive end, April Bennett ranks second in the CAC with 368 digs while also unloading a team-high 27 aces. Valerie Arkansas and Katelynn Tlustek are each averaging just under 2.0 digs-per-set while handling the setter duties as well. Tlustek leads the team with 427 assists, while Arkansas has 308.

Following Wednesday's contest, Christopher Newport will return to action on Friday for a 7 p.m. battle at Frostburg State.

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