On Saturday, February 15th the Christopher Newport Captains will play against Salisbury College in a basketball game that will determine a lot. There is a well known rivalry between these two teams and schools, so hopefully the turnout will reflect that. Depending on who wins, the outlook of the rest of the season will be determined. As a win for either team could be devastating or uplifting to the moral of the players.

2:00pm: Starting the game, the teams are announced and the banner is played by the band. A ceremony for the seniors of the team is also conducted

2:07pm: Game starts and Captains start with the ball. Points are alreasy tied at 2 to 2.

2:14: Captains are up 5 to 2 in the span of less than 10 minutes.

2:20: Captains have gained a larger lead with 15 points to Salisbury’s 7. Theres 3 minutes left in the frist period. Making two 3 point shots.

2:25: The lead has been raised as the Captains have gained 4 more points to have 19 points with Salisbury at 7. And thats the end of the 1st quarter. The band begins to play.

2:30: Salisbury has gained 2 points while the Captains remain at 19.

2:35: Both Captains and Salisbury have gained ground. With home team at 24 and away at 15.

2:40: Salisbury have gotten two more points with a foul shot, while the captains have gained 3 more points.

2:45: Game is still close, Captains with the lead of 30-26. Salisbury has been picking up in the last 10 minutes.

2:50: Halftime begins. CNU:32, Salisbury:28. Dance team performs and the band will play. With a guest appearance by CNU Mini-Storm, along with CNU Storm.

3:00: The halftime show has ended and the teams are warming up again. If you want anymore coverage of the game, keep it up with it on CNU’s athletic department’s site. Current score is 32-28. Thank you for keeping up, have a nice day

Overall, the game was a nail biting display of both teams skill and the crowd was waiting to see who emerged victorious. Both teams of women put their all into the game and the final score was 72-68, with CNU emerging as victors. This was a very close game, with Salisbury catching up very quickly in the second half, but the Captains maintaining their lead. Winning this match surely brings up the morale of the Captains, as defeating their rivals is a monumental moment of the season. This also brings their record to a 20-4 win/loss ratio, making Salisbury have a new standing with a 10-14 win/loss ratio. The outcome of this game has most likely decided how the Captains are going to do for the rest of the season and hopefully they continue their winning streak.