SALISBURY, Md. -- Headed on the road for the final two regular season games of the year, the Christopher Newport basketball teams are set for a Capital Athletic Conference doubleheader at Salisbury University on Wednesday, February 13 at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. First, the women's teams will tip off against the Sea Gulls followed by the men's matchup. 

The postseason race continues to heat up down to the final two games of the year as both of the Captains' squads are tied for first place in the league standings. All eight teams will make the CAC Tournament, which begins next week, and postseason seeding is up for grabs on both sides. On the women's side, Salisbury sits in third place, two games back of the Captains and still in contention for one of the top two spots. The Sea Gulls men are currently in fourth, one game back of Mary Washington for third and only one game up on Frostburg State for fifth. The top four seeds will host opening round games on Tuesday, February 19. 

Coming into Wednesday night, the Captains men's team moved up to 13th in the D3hoops.com Top 25 and carry a 20-3 overall record, 10-2 mark in conference play. Salisbury was ranked throughout the first half of the season and comes into their final home game with a 17-6 mark and 7-5 record in conference play. After a 67-64 win against the Sea Gulls at the Freeman Center earlier this season, Christopher Newport now owns a 28-15 advantage in the all-time series. Eight the last ten matchups have been decided by five points or less, including four one-point victories. 

The rivalry will be the last regular season matchup against the Sea Gulls for the Captains' senior class of Marcus Carter, Tyler Femi, and Logan Miller. All three started CNU's last game and Carter  led the team in scoring and rebounding with 15 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. The senior guard is averaging 15.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game this season while filling the stat sheet with 41 assists, 21 blocks, and 11 steals. Sophomore Jason Aigner has knocked down 85 three-pointers this year, the third most in a single season at CNU, and ranks second on the team with 15.0 points per game. 

As a team, the Christopher Newport defense ranks fourth nationally by holding opponents to just 37.3% shooting and 14th in the country in points against at 63.3 per game. With their last win the Captains won their 20th game for the fifth straight season and 19th time in program history. 

Salisbury has rebounded after a tough stretch in their schedule to win four of their last five games, with the only loss being a one-point setback on the road at first-place York (Pa.). Three of the Sea Gulls guards are averaging double figures as sophomores Gary Briddell (13.8 ppg) and Mike Ward (14.7 ppg) are joined by senior Blair Davis (14.3 ppg). Davis is also one of the top point guards in the league, dishing out 4.4 assists per game this season. 

Prior to the men's tip, the women's game will take place at the Maggs Center on the campus of Salisbury University. CNU comes into the matchup with an 18-5 overall record and 9-3 mark in conference play, facing the host Sea Gulls with a 15-8 mark and 7-5 record in CAC action. The Captains lead the all-time series, 21-10, winning the last six matchups. 

This season, the Captains have featured depth offensively that has seen eight different players lead the team in scoring in a game this year. Heading the charge has been junior Kiana Kirkland (11.6 ppg) and Jessica Daguilh (10.6 ppg), while rookie Sondra Fan (10.5 ppg) is also averaging double figures this season. Daguilh is among the league leaders in field goal percentage, knocking down 54.1% of her attempts, ranking ninth best in a single season. 

As a team, the Captains rank fourth nationally in steals per game and third in turnovers forced. The Captains scoring offense ranks in the top-25 nationally, scoring 75.8 points per game this year. 

Salisbury is one of the most disciplined teams in the league defensively, committing the fewest fouls of any CAC team this season. The Sea Gulls also rank third nationally in three-point field goal defense, holding opponents to just 22.5% from long range. Senior Kaylyn French, who did not play in the first matchup against Christopher Newport, leads the team this season with 10.5 points per game while hauling in 5.8 rebounds per contest.

Live stats and a live video webcast will be available at game time, with links found on the schedule page at CNUsports.com. 

Following Wednesday's twin bill in Maryland, the Captains will close the regular season this Saturday, February 16 at Penn State Harrisburg.