The Basics
• Score: #16 Christopher Newport-2, #5 Johns Hopkins-1
• Records: JHU (3-1) • CNU (3-1)
• Location: Jennings Stadium • Newport News, VA
• The Short Story: Host and 16^th-ranked Christopher Newport rallied from an early deficit to defeat the fifth-ranked Johns Hopkins field hockey team, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon.
 
How it Happened
• Hopkins struck early, scoring just 4:37 into the game on just the third shot of the game. After twice having her shot stopped by the Captains' Marcella Sabbagh, sophomore Maddie Brown-Scherer finally banged home her third goal of the season.
• The lead was short-lived however as Christopher Newport cashed in on a penalty corner just 37 seconds later. Off the corner, Sabbagh passed to Bailey Miler, who tipped the ball past senior Jodie Baris on the left post.
• The Captains broke a lengthy stalemate with just 5:48 to play to take the 2-1 lead. Abby Asuncion took a shot that was saved by Baris, but Asuncion was able to stick home her own rebound.   
 
What it Means
• Hopkins falls to 3-6 all-time against Christopher Newport, including 0-4 in Newport News. This was the fourth one-goal game in series history.
• This was the Captains' second win this season over a team ranked in the top-10, as CNU also beat ninth-ranked Rochester. 
 
Inside the Box Score
• The Captains outshot the Blue Jays, 21-13, and had an 8-7 advantage in corners.
ª Baris finished with a season-best 10 saves, the third double digit save performance of her career. Olivia Davis made four saves for the Captains, while getting defensive saves from Sabbagh (2) and Miller (1).
 
Up Next
• Hopkins returns to action on Saturday, September 14 to host Catholic. The non-conference contest is slated for a 5:00 pm start at Homewood Field.