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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport University tops the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) with a 2-0 record, and the Captains look to continue their winning ways Saturday afternoon against Kean University. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Kelchner Field at TowneBank Stadium. The contest is part of Homecoming Weekend celebrations on the CNU campus.

Paul Crowley's squad is 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the NJAC, the only conference unbeaten team. CNU is coming off a 21-18 victory last Saturday in the rain over Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J. The Cougars of Kean are 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the NJAC, and were shut out last Saturday at home by the College of New Jersey, 27-0. 

"We can't afford to look past anyone," Crowley said on Thursday as his team continued to prepare for action. "It sounds like coach-speak, but you can get beat any week if you're not focused and prepared. Kean has some really physical players and I know they'll come in here ready to play us. We have to meet the challenge and take care of business."

The meeting will be the ninth all-time of the programs, and Kean has a 5-3 edge in the series. The Captains won last year's game in Union, N.J., by a 24-13 score.

All Christopher Newport games are broadcast live on the Christopher Newport/Pepsi Radio Network (Xtra 99.1 FM) with the pre-game show beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The game will be streamed live on CNUsports.com, and can be seen by clicking the link at the top of this story. Live stats can also be accessed by clicking the link above. You can also access the complete CNU game notes package by clicking the link above.

With it being Homecoming Weekend, there are a number of events surrounding Saturday's football game. Here are some items of interest for Captains fans:

Ticket Info
Gates will open at 12 noon at Kelchner Field at TowneBank Stadium. All chairback tickets are sold out, however there are reserved bleacher and general admission tickets still available by calling the CNU ticket office at 757-594-7880. Remaining tickets will go on sale Saturday morning at the stadium beginning at 11 a.m. All tailgate passes for the day have been sold out.

Alumni Alley:
Visit the Tailgate Zone from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday to experience Alumni Alley! The Office of Alumni Relations will be selling exclusive Homecoming merchandise and various alumni chapters will be hosting tailgates of their own. Come say hi to the Marching Captains Alumni Chapter, 20th Century Greek members, various academic departments, the Multicultural Alumni Chapter, and more! 

Parking Shuttles: Additional Parking Opportunities
To ensure sufficient parking is available on Game Day, free parking can be found at the Mariner's Museum located at 100 Museum Drive for all campus guests on Homecoming. CNU shuttle vans will be running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday taking guests from the Mariner's Museum parking to the stadium and back free of charge. 

Friday Volleyball and Midnight Madness
Christopher Newport's volleyball team opens the weekend of action on Friday at the Freeman Center. The Captains host Mary Washington beginning at 6:00 p.m. Following the match, the Christopher Newport men's and women's basketball teams will hit the floor for Midnight Madness, your first opportunity to see the 2023-2024 Captains in action. The events are free and open to the public.

Women's Soccer Saturday Night
Christopher Newport's women's soccer team will host Roanoke on Saturday beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Captains Field. Catch the top-ranked Captains in action on Senior Night.