NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -  Two members of the undefeated and tenth-ranked Christopher Newport University football team were recognized Monday by the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Senior lineman Connor Estrella was named the Defensive Player of the Week, and freshman wide receiver/kick returner Lavell Winston was selected the conference's Offensive Rookie of the Week.

The Captains, now 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the NJAC, defeated the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) by a score of 42-0 at TowneBank Stadium. The victory clinched an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and at least a share of the Championship in the NJAC.

Estrella, from Chesapeake and a product of Great Bridge High School, recorded two sacks and forced a pair of fumbles in the victory. He made a total of four tackles as the Captains defense registered its second shutout of the season. CNU held TCNJ to just 144 total yards for the day.

Winston, a Richmond native and Henrico High School graduate, opened the second half by returning the kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. The touchdown was Winston's first career score, and pushed CNU's lead at the time to 28-0 on the way to the 42-0 final.

The Captains are ranked tenth in the nation in the new Top 25 poll released by D3football.com on Sunday. CNU is eighth in the weekly poll from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), released on Monday afternoon.

Christopher Newport concludes the regular season this Saturday when the Captains travel to Maryland to take on Salisbury University (7-2, 4-2). Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Sea Gull Stadium.