NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport hosts the first of four straight home matches on Wednesday night as Lynchburg visits the Freeman Center for the first time since 2013.

Match Details

The Captains will welcome Lynchburg to Newport News on Wednesday for a 6:00pm match. You can watch the Captains on CNU All-Access or follow along at CNUSports.com.

Last Time Out

CNU's last outing was highlighted by Rebecca Frey passing the 1000 digs mark. Frey recorded 13 digs in last Thursday's loss to Salisbury. As a team, CNU totaled 80 digs, tied for the second-most digs in a four set match this season.

By The Numbers

39

Anna Dean and Noelle Starr have each served 39 aces this season. Dean didn't record an ace in the loss to Salisbury, but prior to that match had an ace in six straight. Starr has had multiple aces in three of the last four matches, including five in the win over Bridgewater.

Series History

The Captains are 7-10 against Lynchburg in their shared history. CNU has won the last five matchups, including a three set sweep last season. CNU also swept the Hornets the last time they came to the Freeman Center in 2013.

Scouting the Hornets

Lynchburg is 11-9 this season, but are on a hot streak with five straight wins including four wins in three sets. Abbi Leeper ranks in the national top 50 in almost every attacking category, including 11th with 11.72 attacks per set. Lynchburg has won their last five matches at home, but are 3-5 this season on the road.