NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport University will host the University of Mary Washington for a softball doubleheader Saturday. The Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference twin bill has been moved up due to weather concerns, and the first pitch is now slated for 10:30 a.m. at Captains Park. Click HERE for Christopher Newport's attendance policy.

Six senior members of Keith Parr's squad will be recognized prior to the first game, at approximately 10:15 a.m. The group of seniors will be playing their final regular-season games at Captains Park, and consists of shortstop Natalie Carmichael, catcher Emerald Cheesbrew, outfielder Keely Crittenden, second baseman Maddie Hool, designated player/pitcher Patty Maye Ohanian, and pitcher Emily Weatherholtz.

Live stats will be available for Saturday's action at Captains Park by clicking HERE.. there will also be live video available for the twin bill and senior ceremony by clicking HERE.

The Captains are 22-10 overall this season and 2-2 in the C2C. The Eagles of Mary Washington enter play with a mark of 7-13 and 1-3 in league play.

Christopher Newport is ranked 14th in the country this week, and the Captains are coming off two losses last Saturday at Salisbury. UMW has also not seen action since last Saturday, when the Eagles split a twin bill at Southern Virginia.

Following Saturday's play, Christopher Newport has added two non-conference road games to the schedule next Wednesday at Bridgewater College beginning at 3:00 p.m.. The Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference tournament will be played beginning May 6th in Waukesha, Wisconsin.