![Christopher Newport University's Tyler Femi shoots the ball around Southern...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Tyler Femi shoots the ball around Southern Virginia University's Jaron Anderson during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis works he way around York College's David Giuliani during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis tries to swat the rebound away from York's Blayde Reich during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Tim Fisher (24) drives around Cutch Ellis (31) in the paint at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney looks for a shot around York's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney looks for a shot around York's Molly Day during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis and York's Jared Wagner dive after...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis and York's Jared Wagner dive after a loose ball during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Lamont Steward (23) lays up the ball against the Captains at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis looks to pass as he is...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis looks to pass as he is swarmed by York College defenders during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin (14) and Aaron McFarland (1) sit...]()
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Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin (14) and Aaron McFarland (1) sit on the bench after losing the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final to York College 82-73 Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach speaks with Elijah...]()
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Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach speaks with Elijah Bowens (22) during a time out call at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner (20) looks to make a pass during their game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Jasmine Norman battles with Southern Virginia's Chiara Ballam...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jasmine Norman battles with Southern Virginia's Chiara Ballam for a loose ball during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin and Aaron McFarland sit on the bench after losing the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final to York College 82-73 Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport University's Natalie Terwilliger, center, looks for the ball...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Natalie Terwilliger, center, looks for the ball with Southern Virginia University's Savanna Christensen, left, and Angel Tuisavura, right, during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Southern Virginia University's Katie Garrish, right, blocks the shot of Christopher Newport University's Sondra Fan during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi shoots the basket under pressure from York's Mike Frauenheim during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguil and Salisbury's Amber Onyekwere go to...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguil and Salisbury's Amber Onyekwere go to the floor for a loose ball during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis (31) tries to maintain control...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis (31) tries to maintain control of the ball against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan shoots the basket under pressure from Southern Virginia's Cory Stout during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport University's Tyler Trimble (14) looks to shoot against...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Tyler Trimble (14) looks to shoot against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner knocks the ball away from Albertus' Liam Perryman during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019
![Christopher Newport University's Dalon McHugh (4) looks to drive inside...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Dalon McHugh (4) looks to drive inside as Marlins Lamont Steward (23) looks to block at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguil pulls in the rebound form York...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguil pulls in the rebound form York College's Molly Day during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Brock Geiman shoots the layup under pressure from York's Dalton Myers during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi and York College's Jason Bady go...]()
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi and York College's Jason Bady go to the floor for a loose ball during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Members of the Christopher Newport University women's basketball react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell shoots the basket over Salisbury's Lucas...]()
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Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell shoots the basket over Salisbury's Lucas Martin during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Savonte Chappell battles for a rebound with Southern Virginia University's Tyler McCreadie during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
![Mary Washington's Khiorie Stewart knocks the ball away from Christopher...]()
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Mary Washington's Khiorie Stewart knocks the ball away from Christopher Newport's Aaron McFarland during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018
![Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter (3) looks for room to...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter (3) looks for room to shoot against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport University men's basketball team head coach John Krikorian watches a television with players during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019. CNU will host a first-round game against Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, Connecticut.
![John Krikorian CNU Men's Basketball Coach chats with Captains Elijah...]()
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John Krikorian CNU Men's Basketball Coach chats with Captains Elijah Bowens (22) after he commits three straight fouls against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Members of the Christopher Newport University women's basketball react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019.
![John Krikorian CNU Men's Basketball Coach tries to plead his...]()
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John Krikorian CNU Men's Basketball Coach tries to plead his foul call to the referee at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport coach John Krikorian reacts during their game against York College for the Capital Athletic Conference tournament championship Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis grabs a rebound over Alfred's Scotty...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis grabs a rebound over Alfred's Scotty Stopera during the second half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
![Christopher Newport University's Kiana Kirkland, center, drives to the basket...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Kiana Kirkland, center, drives to the basket around Southern Virginia University's Katie Garrish, left, and Savanna Christensen during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell shoots the basket over Alfred's Elliot...]()
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Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell shoots the basket over Alfred's Elliot Brown during the first half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis shoots the basket under pressure from...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis shoots the basket under pressure from York College's Mike Frauenheim Wednesday January 2, 2019.
![Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach at the Freeman...]()
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Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Sam Porter fights for a rebound with York's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter fights for a rebound with York's Morgan Kuehne during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner walks off the court as York...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner walks off the court as York College celebrates their 82-73 victory in the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis (31) and York's Blayde Reich (35) battle for a rebound during their game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport University's Sondra Fan falls to the ground after...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Sondra Fan falls to the ground after the collision with Southern Virginia University's Savanna Christensen during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
![Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter looks to the basket around...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter looks to the basket around the defense of Southern Virginia University's Tyler McCreadie, left, and Trey Dill during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter passes the ball away from Salisbury's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter passes the ball away from Salisbury's Lucas Martin during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi and Albertus' Davon Warner dive after...]()
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi and Albertus' Davon Warner dive after a loose ball during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Sam Porter tries to drive inside of Lynchburg's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter tries to drive inside of Lynchburg's Caroline Naumann during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
![Christopher Newport's Kiana Kirkland shoots the ball past Southern Virginia's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Kiana Kirkland shoots the ball past Southern Virginia's Chiara Ballam during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter drives around Alfred's Cole Eells during...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter drives around Alfred's Cole Eells during the first half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter puts up a three-pointer during the first half against Alfred at their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Brock Geiman sails to the basket under pressure...]()
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Christopher Newport's Brock Geiman sails to the basket under pressure from York's Jared Wagner during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor tries to get past York's Katie...]()
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor tries to get past York's Katie Wagner during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018.
![Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, center, looks to the basket...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, center, looks to the basket around University of Mary Washington's Ashlee Warren, left, and McKenzie Jenkins, right, during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter grabs a rebound in front of York College's Mike Frauenheim during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport coach Bill Broderick shouts orders to his team...]()
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Christopher Newport coach Bill Broderick shouts orders to his team during the second half of their Southern Virginia's Capital Athletic Conference final game against Southern Virginia Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis works his way around Mary Washington's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis works his way around Mary Washington's Eric Shaw during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs drives past York College's Jared Wagner...]()
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Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs drives past York College's Jared Wagner during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Makeda Wright shoots the basket under pressure from Lynchburg's Sarah Coronel during the second half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
![Christopher Newport's Sam Porter fights for a rebound with York's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter fights for a rebound with York's Morgan Kuehne during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018.
![Christopher Newport coach John Krikorian celebrates with daughters Lillian and...]()
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Christopher Newport coach John Krikorian celebrates with daughters Lillian and Katherine after beating York College 78-56 winning the Capital Athletic Conference championship Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin is blocked by Mary Washington's Khiorie...]()
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Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin is blocked by Mary Washington's Khiorie Stewart during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018
![Christopher Newport University's Anitra Thomas, left, chases after the ball...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Anitra Thomas, left, chases after the ball with University of Mary Washington's Meghan Comer during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs gets the layup past York College's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs gets the layup past York College's Joey Polczynski during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, left, battles for a rebound...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, left, battles for a rebound with Southern Virginia University's Malea Dye during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) passes the ball through York's Beth Wiseley (2) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
![Members of the Christopher Newport University men's basketball team react...]()
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Members of the Christopher Newport University men's basketball team react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019. CNU will host a first-round game against Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, Connecticut.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket past York College's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket past York College's Jason Bady Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguilh celebrates as she comes off the...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguilh celebrates as she comes off the court late against Southern Virginia during the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU. CNU downed Southern Virginia 83-68.
![Christopher Newport University's Logan Miller drives to the basket around...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Logan Miller drives to the basket around University of Mary Washington's Serge Ekpuk during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Sam Porter looks for a shot against Staten...]()
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter looks for a shot against Staten Island's Samantha Flecker (31) and Christiana Pasaturo during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
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York's Jared Wagner (5) blocks Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi (10) during their game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis and Albertus' Andrew Rice go after...]()
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis and Albertus' Andrew Rice go after a rebound during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Makeda Wright tries to get past Staten Island's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Makeda Wright tries to get past Staten Island's Samantha Flecker(31) and Victoria Crea during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter goes after his own missed free...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter goes after his own missed free throw during the first half against York College at the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Madison Howdyshell passes the ball away from York...]()
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Christopher Newport's Madison Howdyshell passes the ball away from York College's Kayla Ferris during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket over York College's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket over York College's Jason Bady during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Makeda Wright tries to get the off-balance shot...]()
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Christopher Newport's Makeda Wright tries to get the off-balance shot against York during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor grabs the mid-court pass away from...]()
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor grabs the mid-court pass away from Southern Virginia's Savanna Christensen during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi is fouled as he tries to...]()
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi is fouled as he tries to shoot by York's Darin Gordon during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
![Virginia Wesleyan University Keijon Honore (11) looks for the basket...]()
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Virginia Wesleyan University Keijon Honore (11) looks for the basket as Christopher Newport University Savonte Chappell (52) tries to defend at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Saturday December 15,2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Phylicia McInnis is fouled by York College's Molly...]()
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Christopher Newport's Phylicia McInnis is fouled by York College's Molly Day during the second half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, left, is fouled going to...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Jessica Daguilh, left, is fouled going to the basket by University of Mary Washington's Taylor Barton during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, left, and Adrian Beasley battle...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, left, and Adrian Beasley battle for a rebound during Wednesday's game against University of Mary Washington at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Virginia Wesleyan University Damon Showers (14) pulls up for the...]()
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Virginia Wesleyan University Damon Showers (14) pulls up for the jump shot against the Captains at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor gets called for the charge on...]()
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor gets called for the charge on Staten Island's Rosa Perone during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
![Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, left, grabs the ball away...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, left, grabs the ball away from University of Mary Washington's Eric Shaw during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport University's Jessica Foster chases after the ball with...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Jessica Foster chases after the ball with Southern Virginia University's Angel Tuisavura during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
![Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter (3) looks for room to...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Marcus Carter (3) looks for room to drive in against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter and York College's Mike Frauenheim battle...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter and York College's Mike Frauenheim battle for a loose ball during the second half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Dave Macedo, Virginia Wesleyan University Head Basketball Coach looks on...]()
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Dave Macedo, Virginia Wesleyan University Head Basketball Coach looks on the court as his team is behind in the second half against the Captains at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Bailey Hodges shoots the basket past York College's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Bailey Hodges shoots the basket past York College's Alana Bortner during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Markues Stubbs knocks the ball away from Albertus'...]()
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Christopher Newport's Markues Stubbs knocks the ball away from Albertus' Terry Dawkins during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Makenzie Fancher (21) attempts to block a pass from York's Morgan Koehne (12) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner shoots the layup bast York College's...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner shoots the layup bast York College's Mike Frauenheim during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference mens final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Devon Byrd shoots the ball under pressure from...]()
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Christopher Newport's Devon Byrd shoots the ball under pressure from York's Morgan Kuehne during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Markues Stubbs battle for a rebound with Mary...]()
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Christopher Newport's Markues Stubbs battle for a rebound with Mary Washington's Eric Shaw during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter is fouled by Albertus' Rayshawn Brewer during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
![Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor and Southern Virginia's Chiara Ballam go...]()
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor and Southern Virginia's Chiara Ballam go after a loose ball during the firs half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan shoots the basket under pressure form...]()
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Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan shoots the basket under pressure form the York College defense during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Jasmine Norman covers York College's Lindsay Brown as...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jasmine Norman covers York College's Lindsay Brown as she moves the ball up court during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi is fouled by York College's Jason...]()
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi is fouled by York College's Jason Bady late in the game Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
![Christopher Newport's Jasmine Bonivel gets the easy shot past Staten...]()
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Christopher Newport's Jasmine Bonivel gets the easy shot past Staten Island's Nicole Imbesi during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
![Christopher Newport University's Makenzie Fancher, right, drives to the basket...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Makenzie Fancher, right, drives to the basket around University of Mary Washington's Taylor Barton during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Virginia Wesleyan University Corey Pelham (2) works to get around...]()
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Virginia Wesleyan University Corey Pelham (2) works to get around Christopher Newport University's Elijah Bowens (22) at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 8 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Virginia Wesleyan University Lamont Steward (23) dunks the ball against...]()
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Virginia Wesleyan University Lamont Steward (23) dunks the ball against the Captains at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Members of the Christopher Newport University women's basketball react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019.
![Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, right, shoots the ball over...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Spencer Marin, right, shoots the ball over University of Mary Washington's defenders during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter drives to the basket pressured by...]()
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter drives to the basket pressured by Albertus' Jahmerikah Green-Younger and Damien Grant during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
![Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis, center, looks for room around...]()
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Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis, center, looks for room around University of Mary Washington's Khiorie Stewart, left, and A.J. Robinson during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
![Virginia Wesleyan University's Lamont Steward (23) works the ball around...]()
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Virginia Wesleyan University's Lamont Steward (23) works the ball around Christopher Newport University Adrian Beasley (30) at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
![Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney tries to get the shot off...]()
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Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney tries to get the shot off under pressure from Staten Island's Samantha Flecker during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
![Logan Miller, center, and other members of the Christopher Newport...]()
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Logan Miller, center, and other members of the Christopher Newport University men's basketball team react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019. CNU will host a first-round game against Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, Connecticut.
![Christopher Newport's Tyaler Femi passes away from Alfred's Scotty Stopera...]()
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Christopher Newport's Tyaler Femi passes away from Alfred's Scotty Stopera during the first half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Bailey Dufrene (4) loses control of the ball as York defends during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Raven Lott gets the steal from Staten Island's Samantha Flecker during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Friday March 3, 2017 at CNU
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Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguilh (30) attempts to grab a rebound during their regular-season finale game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Madison Howdyshell tries to get the layup past Salisbury's Morgan Maturani during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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York's Matt Scamuffo (10) blocks Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis (31) during their game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan steals the ball from York College's Sammie Matteo during the second half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs passes the ball away from Salisbury's James Foley during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) grabs York's Kayla Ferris (21) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Zhara Tannor, left, drives to the basket around University of Mary Washington's McKenzie Jenkins during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Makenzie Fancher (21) dribbles past York's Beth Wiseley (20) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Logan Miller (5) drives to the basket as the Marlins Corey Pelham (2) tries to defend at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aiger fights for the rebound with Alfred's Dom LeMorta during the second half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter tries to save this ball as it goes out of bounds during the second half against Salisbury Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's coach John Krikorian argues a call during the Capital Athletic Conference final against York College Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Brock Geiman has the ball knocked away by Mary Washington's A.J. Robinson during the second half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) loses the ball as York's Katie McGowan (22) knock it from her during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket past York College's Joey Polczynski during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi is fouled by York College's Mike Frauenheim as he tries to shoot during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Elijah Bowens (22) works to the basket against the Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport University's Julia Hobbs, left, and Jasmine Norman, right, battle for control of the ball with Southern Virginia University's Alexus Barnes, left, and Cory Stout during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport University's Savonte Chappell looks for a pass around University of Mary Washington's Johnny Cronin during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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John Krikorian CNU Men's Basketball Coach looks on to the court against the Virginia Wesleyan University Marlins at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport women celebrate after winning the Capital Athletic Conference Championship beating Southern Virginia 83-67 Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell passes the ball setting up a three pointer during the second half against Albertus at their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor drives to the basket past York's Morgan Kuehne during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) shoots the ball during their regular-season finale game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter and Albertus' Keithantonio Davis dive after a loose ball during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
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Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis (31) is fouled by Marlins Damon Showers (14) as he drives inside to the basket at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney tries to keep Lynchburg's Molly Shepard for passing during the second half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
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Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan looks to shoot around Salisbury's Courtney Brigham during the second half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Makenzie Fancher (21) passes York's Devon Byrd (20) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Madison Howdyshell, left, battles for a loose ball with Southern Virginia University's Katie Garrish during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Southern Virginia University's Tyler McCreadie, left, blocks the shot of Christopher Newport University's Cutch Ellis during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Nate Roberts and Mary Washington's Jacob Williams go up for a rebound during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018
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Christopher Newport University's Sondra Fan shot is blocked by Southern Virginia University's Alexus Barnes during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport University's Makeda Wright, right, battles for control of the ball with University of Mary Washington's Meghan Comer during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) and teammates react after a loss to York after the regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Madison Howdyshell and Salisbury's Amber Onyekwere go to the floor for the loose ball during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Jasmine Norman loses the ball as she is fouled by Salisbury's Amber Onyekwere during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Madison Howdyshell and York College's Victoria Varner go after a loose ball during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Julia Hobbs and Zhara Tannor celebrate after the team defeated Southern Virginia 83-67 to win the Capital Athletic Conference championship Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter (24) is hugged by a friend after a loss to York after the regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Brock Geiman, left, drives to the basket past Southern Virginia University's Jamier Cross during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Bailey Dufrene (4) shoots the ball during their regular-season finale game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport women celebrate after defeating Lynchburg 69-51 in their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
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Christopher Newport's Savonte Chappell (52) shoots the ball as York's Dalton Myers (34) during their game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Natalie Terwilliger fights for a rebound with Southern Virginia University's Amanda Wood during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Keijon Honore (11) and Christopher Newport University Tyler Femi (10) fight for the loose ball at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter celebrates a first half three-pointer against York College during the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Jasmine Bonivel, left, fights for control of the ball with University of Mary Washington's Claire Mocarski during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Luther Gibbs looks to pass away from York College's Jason Bady during the second half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Makenzie Fancher, right, reacts after getting an assist during Wednesday's game against University of Mary Washington at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Sam Porter looks for a shot under pressure form Lynchburg's Brittany Afolabi-Brown during the second half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
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Salisbury's Aprile Preller tirs to get away from Christopher Newport's Sondra Fan and Jessica Foster during the second half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner shoots the basket under pressure from Mary Washington's Drew Johnson during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU Thursday February 22, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Dalon McHugh is fouled by Albertus' Ryan Pittman during the first half of their Division III tournament game Friday March 1, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Jessica Daguilh (30) loses control of the ball during their game against York during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Spencer Marin fights for a rebound with York's Darin Gordon during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor shoots the basket past Southern Virginia's Katie Garrish during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University women's basketball head coach Bill Broderick looks a television during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi celebrates with the team after beating York College 78-56 winning the Capital Athletic Conference championship Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Micah Maloney chases after the ball with University of Mary Washington's Kayla Sakyi during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Roland Ross Christopher Newport University's assist coach at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
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From left: Christopher Newport'sKiana Kirkland (5) Jasmine Bonivel (15) and Makeda Wright (2) attempt to grab the rebound from York's Molly Day (4) during their regular-season finale game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Tyler Femi tries to get around Alfred's Sage Brown during the first half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Elijah Bowens gets around Salisbury's Marquis Roberson during the first half Wednesday January 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Jason Aigner tries to shoot under pressure from York College's Joey Polczynski during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Micah Maloney grabs a rebound from York's Morgan Kuehene during the first half of their Capital Athletic Conference tournament semifinal at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Brock Geiman tries to get the ball from York College's Jared Wagner during the first half Wednesday January 2, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Zhara Tannor tries to shoot past Lynchburg's Olivia DeFrancesco during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
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Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter shoots the basket over York College's Jason Bady during the second half of the Capital Athletic Conference final Saturday February 23, 2019 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport University's Zhara Tannor, center, drives to the basket around Southern Virginia University's Katie Garrish, left, and Amanda Wood during Wednesday's game at Freeman Center February 6, 2019.
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Christopher Newport's Bailey Dufrene (4) loses her step in a layup during their regular-season finale game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Luther Gibbs, center, loses control of the ball to the defense of University of Mary Washington's Tyler Withers, left, Eric Shaw, right, and Drew Johnson, background, during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport University's Kiana Kirkland, left, drives to the basket around University of Mary Washington's Meghan Comer during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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York's Jason Bady blocks Christopher Newport's Aaron McFarland during the first half of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament final Saturday February 24, 2018 at CNU.
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Christopher Newport's Bailey Dufrene shoots the basket under pressure from Lynchburg's Sarah Coronel during the first half of their NCAA Division III tournament game Saturday March 4, 2017 at CNU
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Marcus Carter and other members of the Christopher Newport University men's basketball team react during a watch party for the Division III NCAA tournament selection show in the President's Room at the Freeman Center Monday February 25, 2019. CNU will host a first-round game against Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, Connecticut.
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Christopher Newport University's Aaron McFarland battles for a loose ball with University of Mary Washington's Mike Janowski during Wednesday's game at the Freeman Center January 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis (31) grabs a rebound during their game against York held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Christopher Newport's Cutch Ellis goes up for a rebound against Alfred's Elliot Bowen during the second half of their round 2 NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday at CNU.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Damon Showers (14) drives to the basket against the Captains at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Newport News, Virginia.
NEWPORT NEWS — In the summer of 2014, Marcus Carter had a scholarship to a Division I basketball program. It was what he had always wanted.
Except it wasn’t. There was nothing wrong with Maryland-Eastern Shore, that much Carter stresses. But it didn’t give him the same at-home, family-like feeling that Christopher Newport had all those years.
So after completing summer school at UMES, he left. He enrolled at CNU, giving Captains coach John Krikorian a pleasantly unexpected surprise.
“Maryland-Eastern Shore is a great school and there’s nothing wrong with the basketball team,” Carter said. “It was just some stuff I was going through. I always liked CNU, and I’ve known Coach Ross (Roland, an assistant) for years. It’s always felt like home.
“A lot of people get in the hype of Division I, II and III. But it’s about where you feel at home. You have to go somewhere you can feel relaxed, like you’re in your happy place all the time. CNU has felt like that since I was younger, and it feels like that now.”
Everything has worked out well. Carter on Thursday was named a first-team All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He’s the Captains’ top scorer at 15.9 points a game and second-leading rebounder at 7.1 going into Friday’s national semifinal against St. Thomas (Minn.). And as each game has gotten bigger, so has he.
In four NCAA tournament games, Carter is averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds. He’s shooting 58 percent from the field and 46 percent from the 3-point arc.
“He’s been really special in the NCAA tournament,” Krikorian said. “Really special.”
Why has he taken it up a notch? Isn’t it obvious?
“When you’re in the NCAA tournament, everything’s win-or-done,” Carter said. “Like Coach says, you can’t leave anything up to chance. You have to take it or you can lose it.
“I’m at the point where my mindset is that we have to go on the court and take it. We can’t leave it up to chance to hopefully we get a win. We have to go out there for 40 minutes and earn that win.”
Carter has the versatility to shoot from the perimeter (a respectable 38 percent from 3-point range) or drive to the glass. Listed at 6-foot-2 on the roster, he has eight double-doubles this season, including 22 points and 12 rebounds in a third-round win over Keene State.
Though CNU’s calling card is its depth, Carter is the focus of every opponent’s defensive scheme. Yet he’s been remarkably consistent. In the last five games, going back to the Capital Athletic Conference final against Salisbury, he’s never scored fewer than 15 points or more than 22.
“Marcus is just an incredible basketball player,” Captains guard Aaron McFarland said. “It really shows how hard he works because teams focus on him so, so much and he’s still able to do the same thing. He’s able to play his game and not get out of character.”
That goes way back. At Bruton High, he was named the Daily Press Player of the Year as a senior, when he averaged 18 points and six rebounds per game as the Panthers advanced to the state Group 2A final.
After the U-turn from UMES, Carter started 26 of 27 games as a freshman and led the Captains in scoring at 13.1 points a game. He shot 47 percent from the field and averaged 5.4 rebounds a game.
Yet you could make the case that he’s CNU’s most improved player as a sophomore. He’s scoring nearly three more points per game, and his rebounding has jumped almost two full boards a night. He was the easy choice for Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
“I don’t know how you game-plan for him,” Krikorian said. “If you get out and pressure him, he’ll go by you. If you sit back and dare him to shoot the 3, he’ll make it.
“He’s got a great feel for the game. He plays terrific defense, he gets out on the break, he can handle the ball. He can get a rebound or block a shot. He just finds a way to affect the game in so many ways.”
He feels at home, and his team is his family.
“This year, there’s been a different bond with the team, on and off the court,” he said. “We’ll do anything for each other. It’s more of a family than a team.”
Johnson can be reached by phone at 757-247-4649.
