NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport hosts two matches on Senior Day Saturday at the Freeman Center to close out the regular season.

Match Details

The Captains take on York at 11am ahead of York's matchup with Averett at 1pm. Christopher Newport will play Averett in the day's finale at 3pm.

Last Time Out

Christopher Newport took down St. Mary's on Wednesday night to capture their fifth straight victory. The Captains delivered a resounding win as Maddie Carter led CNU with 14 kills and Kyla McIntyre set a season high with 13. Christopher Newport recorded 59 kills on Wednesday, the second most in a four set match this season.

By The Numbers

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Saturday's match will serve as Christopher Newport's Senior Day recognizing senior Anna Dean and fifth-years Rebecca Frey, Maddie Carter, and Mackenzie Wright.

Series History

The Captains have won all 10 of their previous matchups with York, most recently in 2019 when CNU took a three set match in the Freeman Center. Christopher Newport has a long history with Averett. The two sides have met 78 times including their first meeting in 1983. The Captains hold the series lead at 45-33 with 21 wins in a row. Their most recent meeting was also in 2019, and was also a three set win for CNU.

Scouting the Spartans

York has won back-to-back matches and sits at 12-13 this season. They're an even 4-4 in the MAC Commonwealth and 5-4 on the road. Megan Rizzi averages 3.72 kills per set, ranking in the national top 50 in that category. 

Scouting the Cougars

Also on a two match winning streak, Averett is 17-9 on the year and 10-2 in the ODAC. They're 4-5 on the road in 2022, but both of their most recent wins came in road matches. Erin Gray has been exceptional on defense for the Couguar, averaging a conference-leading 5.26 digs per set.