Christopher Newport enters the NCAA Tournament ranked No. 3 nationally, extending a season-long run among the country’s top five. After a first-round bye, the Captains will host the winner of Stevens vs. No. 13 Ursinus on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • CNU received 436 points in the latest NFHCA poll.
  • The Captains have been ranked in the top five in all 11 regular-season polls.
  • This is the program’s 46th consecutive top-25 ranking, dating to Oct. 25, 2022.
Yes, But

CNU’s only loss against a team in the latest poll was a 1-0 overtime defeat to No. 2 Middlebury. The Captains also beat five ranked opponents during the regular season.

State of Play
  • Tufts and Middlebury rank ahead of CNU; Bowdoin is fourth and Salisbury fifth.
  • CNU’s next game is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Jennings Family Stadium.
  • The opponent will be the winner of Stevens vs. No. 13 Ursinus.
Bottom Line

CNU heads into the postseason with sustained national standing and wins over five ranked teams. Its next test comes at home, with a spot in the tournament’s next round on the line.