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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Following a strong 2013 campaign, which featured the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, the Christopher Newport men's lacrosse team will look to carry that success over into 2014 as CNU prepares for its season-opening bout with Washington & Lee on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Captains Turf Field.

Really familiar with each other, the Captains and Generals have squared off in the season opener during each of the last two seasons. Washington & Lee won the previous match-ups, including a slim 12-9 decision in Lexington last year. Overall, CNU is 4-4 all-time in season openers.

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Guided by a veteran attack, Christopher Newport welcomes back five of its seven leading scorers from last year. John Thompson set a new single-season program mark with 35 assists in 2013, while Aaron Chrzaszcz finished second on the squad with 20 goals. Billy Crist, Parker Thompson, and Adam Abbate will also help anchor the offense.

On the defensive end, CNU returns a slew of standouts, including Brenden Dwyer, who secured 2013 VaSID All-State accolades. Teddy Pekalski also tied for the team-lead with 23 caused turnovers, while Zakary Burkhard and Michael Mabry pieced together outstanding campaigns as well.

Selected third in the ODAC Preseason Poll, Washington & Lee enters Saturday with a 1-0 record after toppling Ferrum, 16-4, on February 11. Cam Lewis posted five points, including three goals against the Panthers, while honorable mention preseason All-American Garrett Paglia scored and added an assist.

In goal for the Generals, Warren Berenis posted four saves and allowed just two goals during 30 minutes of action against Ferrum. Conor O'Toole also forced four turnovers on the defensive end, while Jared Mitchell won 15 of his 16 faceoffs.

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