Game Notes

GALLOWAY, N.J. -- Heading back out on the road for a single game this weekend, the nationally-ranked Christopher Newport women's basketball team will look to add to its sterling 3-0 start with a 2:00 p.m. matchup at Stockton University (1-1) on Saturday afternoon.

The Captains opened the season with two wins away from home at the Susquehanna Tip Off Tournament before adding a 37-point victory in the home opener against Saint Vincent on Wednesday night. It will be the second all-time meeting for CNU against Stockton after the two teams matched up for the inaugural pairing last season. CNU earned a 67-46 win at home to open the series. 

Live stats and a live video webcast will be available for all the action starting at 2:00 p.m. Links to both can be found on the women's basketball schedule at CNUsports.com. 

The season is young, but the Captains defense continues to be one of the nation's elite units as Christopher Newport is holding opponents to 53.3 points per game. CNU is averaging over 13 steals per game while also adding 7.3 blocks per game, ranking third in the country. Senior Elizabeth Creed leads the effort in the paint with six blocks through the first three games, ranking 15th in Division III. 

On the offensive end of the floor, the Captains feature All-Region star Madison McKenzie leading the way with 16.3 points per game. McKenzie is knocking down nearly 52 percent of her shots through the first three games while also leading the squad in steals. At the point, senior Atiana Williams has dished 14 assists, nearly five per game, to lead the balanced attack that includes five more players averaging 5.0 points per game or more. 

Stockton is 1-1 to start the season while holding opponents to 55.5 points per game. The Ospreys earned a 61-49 win against FDU-Florham before suffering a 62-51 loss at Haverford. Rookie Angie Pacheco leads the team with 12.5 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game. Stockton is coming off a 16-win campaign that saw the Ospreys advance to the NJAC semifinals in 2026. 

Following the Saturday afternoon tilt in New Jersey, the Captains will stay on the road for a mid-week matchup next week at Southern Virginia University. CNU will tip against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18.