NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport Volleyball is gearing up for a mid-week showdown as they take on Virginia Wesleyan on Wednesday, October 18th on the road in Virginia Beach.

Match Details

The Captains will face off against Virginia Wesleyan at 6:00 pm on Wednesday. The match will be streamed on Boxcast and fans can follow along with live stats on VWU's website.

Last Time Out

CNU split two matches last Saturday at the Freeman Center. Facing Salisbury, the Captains experienced a tough loss in three sets as Alyssa Dozier hit .519 on her way to leading the team with 14 kills. In contrast, the Captains topped Warren Wilson in three sets. CNU held the Owls to the lowest hitting percentage of the season at .042. Alli Pratt achieved a career high with eight kills in the win, while Phoebe Adams also reached a career high with six kills.

By The Numbers

200 - The Captains served their 200th assist of the season last weekend which is the 28th best total in the nation. Sammy Carroll leads the team with 40 while Noelle Starr is one behind with 39.

Series History

CNU holds a 20-4 advantage over Virginia Wesleyan in the all-time series, including a season sweep in 2022. The Captains won three straight matches before dropping a five set match earlier this season.

Scouting the Marlins

Virginia Wesleyan is 22-3 after Mary Washington snapped their 11 match winning streak last weekend. The Marlins are 9-0 at home this season and are 10-0 in conference matches. The team has totaled 1,160 kills this season, the third-best total in the country.