https://www.cnusports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Christopher Newport University Athleticsjessica.morris@cnu.edu (Christopher Newport University Athletics)en-us60https://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/8/cnu-mens-lacrosse-concludes-2026-campaign-ranked-fifth-in-final-usila-national-coaches-poll.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/8/cnu-mens-lacrosse-concludes-2026-campaign-ranked-fifth-in-final-usila-national-coaches-poll.aspxMen's Lacrosse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- After advancing to the Elite Eight for the sixth straight season, the Christopher Newport men's lacrosse team wrapped up the 2026 campaign ranked fifth in the final USILA National Coaches Poll, which was released by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association on Monday afternoon.]]>General - Team 29Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:09:00 EST1219977https://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/5/womens-track-field-dylan-filipowicz-and-ellie-nuckols-pick-up-top-individual-outdoor-track-field-honors-from-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/5/womens-track-field-dylan-filipowicz-and-ellie-nuckols-pick-up-top-individual-outdoor-track-field-honors-from-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference.aspxMen's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- Following tremendous work throughout the spring season, Ellie Nuckols was recognized as the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year, while Dylan Filipowicz was celebrated as the Men's Rookie of the Year after the two standouts punctuated an award-winning campaign with the Christopher Newport track & field program last month.]]>2026 Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the YearFri, 5 Jun 2026 12:30:00 EST2419976https://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/2/sam-benedict-and-josh-reinhold-haul-in-academic-all-district-honors-for-christopher-newport-baseball.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/6/2/sam-benedict-and-josh-reinhold-haul-in-academic-all-district-honors-for-christopher-newport-baseball.aspxBaseball

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Capping standout careers on and off the field for Christopher Newport baseball, seniors Sam Benedict and Josh Reinhold each hauled in Academic All-District recognition from the College Sports Communicators on Tuesday afternoon. Reinhold becomes the first three-time Academic All-District selection for CNU baseball and Benedict picks up his second career certificate.]]>Academic All-District Baseball CNU 2026Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:36:00 EST319975https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/28/christopher-newport-softballs-katrina-swan-named-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/28/christopher-newport-softballs-katrina-swan-named-academic-all-district.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University junior third baseman Katrina Swan was named Academic All-District earlier this week by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Swan, from Vienna, Va., is a graduate of James Madison High School and recently completed her third season with the Captains.]]>Katrina SwanThu, 28 May 2026 16:11:00 EST1519974https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-lacrosse-brookelyn-morrison-and-elena-sorkin-to-compete-in-iwlca-senior-all-star-game-on-saturday-at-usa-lacrosse-headquarters.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-lacrosse-brookelyn-morrison-and-elena-sorkin-to-compete-in-iwlca-senior-all-star-game-on-saturday-at-usa-lacrosse-headquarters.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

SPARKS, Md. -- Brookelyn Morrison and Elena Sorkin will represent the Christopher Newport women's lacrosse program in the IWLCA Senior All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association on Saturday at the USA Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Maryland.]]>2026 IWLCA Senior All-StarsWed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 EST1319973https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/untitled-story.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/untitled-story.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University junior centerfielder Candace Slaw was honored on Wednesday by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Slaw, from Warsaw, Va., was named second team All-American following her third fantastic season in the CNU program.]]>All-American Softball Graphic 2026 Candace SlawWed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 EST1519972https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/26/three-captains-haul-in-all-region-accolades-for-christopher-newport-baseball.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/26/three-captains-haul-in-all-region-accolades-for-christopher-newport-baseball.aspxBaseball

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport senior outfielder Jake Benedict collected his second career All-Region certificate to headline a group of three Captains to garner the postseason honors as released by the ABCA and D3baseball.com on Tuesday. Benedict was selected by the ABCA while junior Cameron Slough earned second team plaudits at catcher and graduate student Jackson Baird earned third team honors at pitcher from D3baseball.com.]]>All Region 2026 Baseball Tue, 26 May 2026 13:41:00 EST319971https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/26/cnu-womens-lacrosse-ends-2026-campaign-ranked-12th-in-final-iwlca-national-coaches-poll.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/26/cnu-womens-lacrosse-ends-2026-campaign-ranked-12th-in-final-iwlca-national-coaches-poll.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. -- After establishing a new benchmark for success during the 2026 campaign, the Christopher Newport women's lacrosse team concluded the year ranked 12th in the final IWLCA National Coaches Poll, which was released by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association on Tuesday.]]>General - Celebration vs Washington and LeeTue, 26 May 2026 13:02:00 EST1319970https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-track-field-dylan-filipowicz-puts-finishing-touches-on-historic-debut-campaign-at-ncaa-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-track-field-dylan-filipowicz-puts-finishing-touches-on-historic-debut-campaign-at-ncaa-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxMen's Track & Field

LA CROSSE, Wisc. -- Wrapping up a fantastic freshman campaign, Christopher Newport's Dylan Filipowicz made his debut on the national stage with an appearance in the javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday morning at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.]]>Dylan FilipowiczSat, 23 May 2026 12:48:00 EST819969https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-ellie-nuckols-collects-first-team-all-american-honors-after-wrapping-up-record-setting-showcase-in-heptathlon-on-friday-at-ncaa-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-ellie-nuckols-collects-first-team-all-american-honors-after-wrapping-up-record-setting-showcase-in-heptathlon-on-friday-at-ncaa-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxWomen's Track & Field

LA CROSSE, Wisc. -- Solidifying her spot among the finest athletes in the nation, Christopher Newport standout Ellie Nuckols collected first-team All-American honors while establishing a new program record in the heptathlon on Friday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse, Wisconsin.]]>Ellie NuckolsFri, 22 May 2026 17:29:00 EST2419968