NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport hosts Bridgewater at the Freeman Center in a Friday night matchup. The match is CNU's fifth straight home match and the final of the homestand. 

Match Details

The Eagles and Captains are set for a 6pm tilt from the Freeman Center. The match can be streamed live on CNU All-Access and live stats will be available at CNUsports.com 

Last Time Out

Christopher Newport finished out their weekend hosting the C2C Invitational with a 1-2 record. After falling in matches against UC Santa Cruz and Mary Washington, the Captains rebounded to top Salisbury 3-2. The Captains recorded a season high 56 assists and 104 digs in Sunday's win. Mackenzie Wright surpassed 300 blocks in her career and moved into the CNU all-time top 10 in blocks.

By The Numbers

1.88

CNU has blocked attacks at an impressive clip this season. They lead the C2C with nearly two blocks per set, with a total of 148.5 blocks and the tenth-most in the nation. Macy Burk (66) and Mackenzie Wright (57) lead the team and conference in blocks.

Series History

The Captains are 10-10 all-time against Bridgewater and are currently riding a seven match winning streak. Maddie Carter and Kyla McIntyre both finished with double-digit kills in last year's four set win over the Eagles.

Scouting the Eagles

Bridgewater has won five matches in a row, five of those away from home. They currently sit atop the ODAC with a 7-0 league record and lead the conference in kills and assists. Grace Hayes has posted over 40 assists in the last three matches.