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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The nationally-ranked Christopher Newport women's basketball team will close out the 2016 calendar year on Friday afternoon against cross-water rival Virginia Wesleyan College (5-3), with tip set for 2:00 pm. The 10th-ranked Captains (9-0) will look to remain unbeaten and flip to 2017 with a perfect 10-0 mark. 

Game Coverage
Where: C.J. Woollum Court at the Freeman Center -- Newport News, Va.
When: 2:00 pm
Watch: Live stats and video available. Both links available above, or directly at CNUsports.com/live

Ticket Information
Ticket prices are $8 for chairback and $5 for general admission seating. The Freeman Center Ticket Office will open one hour prior to tip, which for Friday afternoon is 1:00 pm

About No. 10/10 CNU Women's Basketball (9-0)
Following a nearly two-week layoff for the holiday season, the Christopher Newport women's basketball team is back in action on Friday against a familiar foe. The Captains have posted the third best start to a season in program history, racing out to a 9-0 overall record. The team is now ranked in the top ten in both national polls, and has featured an explosive offense paired with a tough defense so far this season. CNU ranks fourth nationally in scoring margin, outscoring opponents by an average of 29.8 points per game. 

Last game, sophomore Jessica Daguilh led the way for CNU with 20 points, matching her career high effort. She helped the Captains dominate the paint against Salisbury on the road, winning the game 75-66. Junior Sam Porter finished with a double-double, scoring 18 points while hauling in 11 rebounds. 

So far this season, Porter and Daguilh have led the Captains in scoring and rebounding, averaging about 11 points and 8 rebounds apiece. Balance continues to be key for head coach Bill Broderick, as the Captains are getting five points per game or more from nine players. 

About Virginia Wesleyan Women's Basketball (5-3)
Ranking second in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference in points per game, sophomore Jayla Harris is one of the nation's top scorers at 21.3 points per game. She averages over 36 minutes played per game and is one of three players who have started all eight games this season. Joining her is junior NiAsia Caldwell, who is the only other Marlin averaging double figures with 13.1 points per game. 

The Marlins have done a great job holding onto the basketball through the first two months, ranking in the top 30 nationally with only 118 turnovers, averaging under 15 per game. Virginia Wesleyan has won four of the last five and are accustomed to going on the road, having played just one home game so far this season. 

The Women's Matchup
CNU has won six straight in the all-time series, increasing the program's all-time advantage to 42-20. In the Freeman Center, CNU holds a 5-2 edge. 

Coming Up Next
CNU will return to action on Sunday, January 1, in a New Year's Day Doubleheader with the men's team. The Christopher Newport women will kick things off with a 2:00 pm matchup against the Newport News Apprentice School, followed by the men matching up against Virginia Wesleyan at 4:00 pm.