Newport News, Va. - Christopher Newport claimed an impressive 3-0 sweep over #25 Salisbury on Friday night at the Freeman Center. This victory handed Salisbury just their third defeat of the season and extended CNU's winning streak to five matches.
First Set
The Captains rallied from a 19-14 deficit, surging with a 10-1 run to seize control.
Macy Burk ignited the comeback with back-to-back kills, followed by two more kills from
Samantha Dorn. Burk then struck again to tie the score. After gaining momentum, CNU won the next four points to bring up set point, and Dorn clinched the set with a decisive kill.
Second Set
The second set remained tightly contested, with Dorn delivering two kills and
Noelle Starr adding an ace to keep CNU in the hunt. Both Dorn and
Alyssa Dozier posted four kills each in the frame. Late in the set, two kills from Dozier pushed CNU ahead 23-22, and a block by
Alli Pratt and
Kyla McIntyre brought up set point. Though Salisbury took one back, an errant Sea Gulls serve handed the Captains a 2-0 lead in the match.
Third Set
Salisbury began the third set with a quick five-point lead, but CNU clawed back with a balanced effort. Six Captains recorded kills as they chipped away at the scoreline. Down 19-14, CNU orchestrated an 11-point run to seal the match. Burk, Dorn, and Dozier added kills, while Burk and
Alyssa Vitale combined for a key block to get within one point. Vitale served consecutive aces to take the lead, and Dozier's block, followed by kills from Burk and Dorn, closed out the set and the match.
News & Notes
- Alyssa Vitale notched another double-double with 19 assists and 12 digs.
- CNU recorded 74 digs, marking their third-highest total of the season and the most in a three-set match.
- The Captains held Salisbury to a .089 hitting percentage, the ninth time this season they've held an opponent under .100.
Up Next
The Captains are back on the court Saturday for two matches at the Freeman Center, facing #15 Washington & Lee at noon before closing the day against Marymount at 4:00 PM.
