Photo by Sydney Smith / CNU Athletics
Host: Christopher Newport
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT vs LYNCHBURG | 11 AM ET | STATS | WATCH
Lynchburg heads into the NCAA Second Round with momentum after a 3–2 win over Rowan, fueled by a standout performance from First Team All-ODAC forward Khanyisile Mzizi, who recorded two goals and an assist. The Hornets (17–4) built a 3–0 halftime lead behind their penalty-corner execution, then relied on goalkeeper Shay Schoones, who tied her season high with nine saves to close out the victory.
Their reward is a trip to Newport News to face top-ranked, undefeated Christopher Newport (17–0), the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed. The Captains earned a first-round bye and enter the postseason with the nation’s best defense, ranking first in goals-against average (0.34) and shutouts per game (0.76). CNU also owns six victories over ranked opponents and finished as the unanimous No. 1 in the final NFHCA national poll.
This marks the Captains’ 14th NCAA appearance and fifth straight year hosting, while the Hornets advance to the second round for the third year in a row. Lynchburg’s ability to generate corners and Mzizi’s recent spark provide a compelling challenge, but CNU’s balance, depth, and elite defensive numbers make them a formidable opponent.
FINAL: CNU 2 – 1 LYNCHBURG
SALISBURY vs DICKINSON | 2 PM ET | STATS | WATCH
Salisbury enters the second round with confidence after a dominant 5–0 win over Denison, powered by a 24–4 shot advantage and a breakout two-goal performance from Caroline Pusey. Marli McDorman surpassed 100 career points with a goal and two assists, while the Sea Gulls generated 19 penalty corners and controlled every phase of the game.
Dickinson arrives in Newport News coming off a gritty 3–1 victory over St. Mary’s (Md.), highlighted by a two-goal outing from Nicole Uebele and steady goalkeeping from Taylor Morrow, who made four saves. The Red Devils improved to 19–3 and continue to rely on their balanced attack and defensive solidity, allowing just one second-half shot in the first-round win.
FINAL: SALISBURY 5 – 0 DICKINSON
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