Live Stats
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The 16th-ranked Christopher Newport field hockey team will host Washington & Lee in a non-conference battle on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Captains Turf Field.
Entering the weekend, the Captains boast a 3-1 record after splitting a pair of games last week. Washington & Lee sits at 2-3 overall coming into Saturday's clash.
For those fans unable to make it to Captains Turf Field, 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.
Following Saturday's game, CNU will hold its annual post-game clinic. For those looking to participate, pre-registration is available here:
http://stickpowerfieldhockey.memberlodge.com/event-1988115.
A LOOK AT THE CAPTAINS Through four games, Christopher Newport is averaging 5.75 goals-per-game, which ranks fourth nationally. Overall, the Captains have outscored the opposition, 23-5, and their average margin of victory ranks sixth in the NCAA this year.
On an individual level,
Lauren Cheatham has a team-high 11 points, including four goals. Sophomore
Carol Thompson has also scored five times this year, while
Alexa Weaver has three goals and two assists.
Lisa Murphy has helped balance out the attack as well with a team-best three assists.
On the defensive end,
Bailey Lien has started all four games in the cage while compiling a 1.83 goals-against-average. Meanwhile,
Brittan Muir has helped anchor the back line, starting all four games while adding a defensive save.
LAST TIME OUT Last Saturday, the Captains opened up Capital Athletic Conference action with a 5-1 victory at Wesley. During the game, Cheatham and Weaver both tallied a goal and an assist, while
Cori Black,
Samantha Snider, and
Rachael Allshouse all found the back of the cage as well. Defensively, Lien earned the victory after making a pair of saves.
SCOUTING THE GENERALS Washington & Lee won back-to-back contests against Wittenberg and Washington College before dropping a 2-0 decision to McDaniel in the squad's last outing on September 13. The Generals, who have yet to play a home game this season, have been led by sophomore goalie Jacqueline Llewellyn. During her time between the pipes, she has a 1.25 goals-against-average and an .833 save percentage.
On the offensive end, Washington & Lee has received a pair of goals from Haley Tucker, while Noelani Schulmeyer has three points. Maggie Waxter also drove home the game-winner against Wittenberg on September 5.
SERIES HISTORY The Captains and Generals have battled 10 times with CNU holding a 9-1 lead in the all-time series. The two squads last faced off on September 14, 2013 with Christopher Newport securing a 3-1 victory at Captains Turf Field. Both teams have seen significant turnover since then, however, as CNU has only four starters returning from that game, while Washington & Lee welcomes back a pair.
UP NEXTFollowing Saturday's tilt, Christopher Newport will hit the road for an 8 p.m. battle at Randolph-Macon on September 23.
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