THE FACTS
No. 6 Christopher Newport (3-0) 1, Gettysburg (0-2-1) 0
What: Non-conference women's soccer game
When: Friday, Sept. 8
Where: Newport News, Va.
THE SKINNY STORY
Christopher Newport, ranked sixth in the preseason United Soccer Coaches Div. III poll, took advantage of a penalty shot attempt in the 24th minute for a 1-0 win over Gettysburg on the first day of the Captains Classic.
THE LEADERS
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Samantha Grayson (Southbury, Conn./Pomperaug) made two saves in goal for the Bullets.
FOR THE FOES
• Jaya Daniel made two saves to post the shutout for the Captains.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• After a throw-in deep in the Gettysburg end in the 24th minute, Christopher Newport drew a foul inside the box and was awarded a penalty kick. Kyleigh Gough stepped up and buried the attempt for a 1-0 lead at the 23:06 mark. About a minute later, lightning in the area forced a 40-minute delay. When the game resumed, neither team was able to find the back of the night and the penalty shot stood as the contest's lone goal.
THE INSIDE STORY
• Christopher Newport finished with a 21-4 advantage in shots and 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.
• It is the second straight season the Bullets have played a top-10 Captains squad to a 1-0 game.
NEXT UP
The Bullets conclude action at the Captains Classic against No. 4 Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday. Game time is 5 p.m.
