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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Riding a six-game winning streak, the 14th-ranked Christopher Newport field hockey team will take on York (Pa.) in a Capital Athletic Conference showdown at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Captains Turf Field.
Following an overtime victory against St. Mary's on Thursday, CNU comes into the weekend with an 8-1 record, including a pristine 2-0 mark in league action. Meanwhile, York sits at 6-5 on the season with an 0-1 record in the CAC.
For those fans unable to make it to Saturday's contest, live stats will be available at CNUsports.com/live. A direct link can be found at the top of this release and on the CNU schedule page.
A LOOK AT THE CAPTAINS Led by a stout defensive unit, Christopher Newport ranks ninth in the NCAA with a 0.77 goals-against-average. The Captains have blanked five opponents this season and allowed just one goal in two other contests. On an individual level,
Bailey Lien sports a personal 0.94 goals-against-average, which places her 20th in the NCAA.
Brittan Muir and
Lauren Reinaman also have defensive saves this season.
On the offensive end, Christopher Newport is 11th in the country with a 4.11 goals-per-game average. Featuring a well-balanced attack, 15 different Captains have scored at least one goal this year, including a team-high seven by
Carol Thompson.
Lauren Cheatham and
Alexa Weaver also have five goals apiece, while Muir,
Mackenzie Neylon, and
Samantha Snider have three each.
LAST TIME OUT On Thursday, the Captains extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 3-2 overtime victory at St. Mary's.
Lisa Murphy came through with the game-winner, while Muir played a role in all three goals with a score and two assists. On the defensive end, Lien made four stops and Reinaman contributed a clutch defensive save in the second half.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS York has lost its last two outings but has faced a tough slate so far this season. The Spartans have already battled three teams currently ranked in the top-20 nationally, including a 2-1 victory over No. 6 Franklin & Marshall on September 15. The squad has been led by a solid offensive attack, which has registered at least two goals in nine of the 11 games this season. Ali Posey has led the way with 14 goals, while Lindsay Nye leads all freshmen in the conference with eight tallies. On the defensive end, Eve Hauptle and Ty McCloskey have split time in the cage and combined for a 2.97 goals-against-average and a .689 save percentage. Jennifer Morrissette has a team-high seven defensive saves as well.
SERIES HISTORY York and CNU have only met twice with both teams claiming one win apiece. The Spartans secured a 1-0 victory last season in Pennsylvania after Christopher Newport opened the series with a 7-2 triumph in Newport News in 2013.
UP NEXT After Saturday's tilt, Christopher Newport will have a very short break before travelling to Medford, Massachusetts for a battle with No. 16 Tufts on Monday at 2 p.m.
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