Christopher Newport Captains

Schedule

All times Eastern
Overall: 30-3 - Conference: 5-0
11/9 at Johns Hopkins • Final W, 74-61 BX RC RC
11/12 vs. Lynchburg • Final W, 96-64 BX
11/18 vs. Washington and Lee • Final - OT W, 85-84 BX
@ Selinsgrove, Pa. (Houts Gymnasium)
11/19 at Susquehanna • Final W, 81-57 BX
11/22 vs. Methodist • Final W, 82-59 BX RC
11/26 vs. Sarah Lawrence • Final W, 87-52 BX RC
11/27 vs. N.C. Wesleyan • Final W, 79-71 BX RC
12/3 at Averett • Final W, 71-54 BX RC
12/11 vs. Marymount • Final W, 81-66 BX RC
12/13 vs. Hampden-Sydney • Final L, 85-70 BX RC RC
12/15 at Virginia Wesleyan • Final L, 77-76 BX RC
12/20 at Elmhurst • Final W, 82-74 BX
@ Charlotte, N.C. (Curry Arena)
12/21 at TCNJ • Final W, 89-44 BX
@ Charlotte, N.C. (Curry Arena)
12/29 vs. Cabrini • Final W, 76-55 BX RC
12/30 vs. Wilmington • Final W, 98-48 BX RC
1/2 vs. Brandeis • Final W, 79-73 BX RC RC
1/7 at York (Pa.) • Final - OT W, 75-72 BX RC RC
1/11 at Randolph-Macon • Final L, 64-59 BX RC PH
1/14 at Bridgewater State • Final W, 90-79 BX RC
1/16 at Eastern Nazarene • Final W, 98-59 BX RC
1/28 vs. Salisbury * • Final W, 84-74 BX RC
2/1 at Mary Washington * • Final W, 67-53 BX RC PH
2/4 vs. UC Santa Cruz * • Final W, 74-61 BX RC
2/11 at Salisbury * • Final W, 85-73 BX RC
2/15 vs. Mary Washington * • Final W, 71-66 BX RC
2/24 vs. UC Santa Cruz • Final W, 81-73 BX RC
2/25 vs. Mary Washington • Final W, 65-52 BX
@ Santa Cruz, Calif. (KP Arena)
3/3 vs. Farmingdale State Final W, 61-60 BX RC
@ S. Douglas Fleet Gymnasium, Hampden-Sydney, VA
3/4 at Hampden-Sydney Final W, 72-59 BX RC
3/10 vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor Final W, 72-60 BX PH
3/11 vs. Wheaton (Ill.) Final W, 76-70 BX PH
3/16 at Swarthmore Final W, 69-66 BX RC PH
@ Fort Wayne, IN
3/18 vs. Mount Union Final W, 74-72 BX RC PH
@ Fort Wayne, IN

(* Conference; • Region)
All times Eastern
Overall: 30-3 - Conference: 5-0
1/28 vs. Salisbury * • W, 84-74 BX RC
2/1 at Mary Washington * • W, 67-53 BX RC PH
2/4 vs. UC Santa Cruz * • W, 74-61 BX RC
2/11 at Salisbury * • W, 85-73 BX RC
2/15 vs. Mary Washington * • W, 71-66 BX RC

(* Conference; • Region)
/conf/C2C/Men/2022-23/standings-div1 : /conf/C2C/Men/2022-23/standings-div2 : /conf/C2C/Men/2022-23/standings

2022-23

Christopher Newport 5-0 30-3
Mary Washington 4-2 20-9
Salisbury 1-4 12-15
Warren Wilson 0-0 7-20
Finlandia 0-0 4-20
Pratt 0-1 5-21
UC Santa Cruz 0-3 9-17

Past Records

2025-26 (0-0, 0-0 C2C)
2024-25 (23-6, 0-0 C2C)
2023-24 (24-7, 0-0 C2C)
2022-23 (30-3, 0-0 C2C)
2021-22 (27-3, 6-0 C2C)
2020-21 (0-0, 0-0 C2C)
2019-20 (23-6, 9-1 CAC)
2018-19 (29-4, 12-2 CAC)
2017-18 (22-7, 14-4 CAC)
2016-17 (27-3, 17-1 CAC)
2015-16 (30-2, 18-0 CAC)
2014-15 (20-8, 13-5 CAC)
2013-14 (19-9, 9-7 CAC)
2012-13 (22-6, 11-3 USAC)
2011-12 (23-5, 12-0 USAC)
2010-11 (18-9, 9-3 USAC)
2009-10 (15-13, 7-5 USAC)
2008-09 (18-9, 10-2 USAC)
2007-08 (10-16, 6-6 USAC)
2006-07 (15-11, 7-5 USAC)

Team Info

Coach: John Krikorian
Conference: C2C

Christopher Newport

Enrollment (FT undergrads): 4583
Location: Newport News, VA
Colors: Royal Blue, Silver
Region: 6
Arena: Freeman Center (2300)
Official Website: Men | Women
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News Releases

March 9, 2026 Hoopsville: Sweetness! Just as we got excited for 128 teams to challenge in the NCAA Tournaments, we are down to just 32 remaining. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with programs enjoying the sweetness of their accomplishments, so far, while looking ahead at the challenges to come. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast here!
March 7, 2026 Captains Advance to Sweet 16 With 90-61 Home NCAA Victory over Washington & Jefferson Christopher Newport University never trailed Saturday night as the 15th-ranked Captains Sailed into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament with a 90-61 home victory over Washington & Jefferson College. The Captains improved to 23-5 with the victory at the Freeman Center that propels the Captains into the Sweet 16 for the 12th time in program history, and the sixth time in the last seven tournaments. Junior Toa Hollenbeck led the Captains with an 18-point scoring effort, while senior Collin Hines registered a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Ethan Ward also reached double figures in scoring with 13 points, as the Captains held W&J to 36 percent shooting for the night.
March 6, 2026 Four Captains Score in Double Figures as 15th-Ranked Christopher Newport Advances in NCAA Play over Stevens Christopher Newport University broke open a close game in the second half Friday night, and held off Stevens Institute of Technology, 75-62, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament at the Freeman Center. Junior Toa Hollenbeck led the way by scoring 21 points as the Captains improved to 22-5 on the season. The Captains will play the Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College Saturday in the second round of the tournament. Tip off time is set for 5:45 p.m. at the Freeman Center. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking HERE. Fans can also purchase tickets in person when the ticket office opens at 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
February 27, 2026 Christopher Newport Advances to C2C Title Game Thanks to Comeback and OT Victory Christopher Newport University scored the final five points of regulation Friday night to force overtime, and then held off UC Santa Cruz at West Field House, 77-74, in the semifinals of the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. The Captains, ranked tenth in the nation, improved to 21-4 and will play the University of Mary Washington Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. at KP Arena for the title. Mary Washington, ranked seventh in the country, ousted Salisbury in the first semifinal on Friday, 55-46, to improve to 23-3 on the season. Christopher Newport trailed for most of the game Friday, and was looking at a five-point deficit, 64-59, with just 1:23 remaining in the second half. The Captains rallied as junior Toa Hollenbeck scored the final seven CNU points of regulation to pull the Captains into a 66-66 tie after 40 minutes. Hollenbeck evened the game on a driving layup while drawing a foul with 11 seconds remaining, and his free throw to complete the three-point play forced extra time. Hollenbeck and junior Zyir Baskerville then each added five more points in the OT as the Captains out-scored the Slugs, 11-8, in the extra period to advance to the title game.
February 21, 2026 Tenth-Ranked Christopher Newport Closes Regular Season with 79-47 Home Win over Salisbury Senior Collin Hines enjoyed Senior Night Saturday at the Freeman Center, leading the tenth-ranked Captains of Christopher Newport University to a 79-47 victory over Salisbury University. Hines registered a double-double with 12 points and a career-high 20 rebounds, and junior Ethan Ward scored 18 points, to lead CNU to its 20th victory of the season. The Captains never trailed in the game, and used a 29-7 first half run to open a 40-15 lead at halftime. CNU then out-scored the Sea Gulls in the second half, 39-32, to coast to the 32-point triumph. John Krikorian's squad is now 20-4, marking the 11th straight season the Captains have reached the 20-win plateau.
February 14, 2026 Eighth-Ranked Christopher Newport Falls at 11th-Ranked Mary Washington, 88-77 Christopher Newport University battled from behind most of the night Saturday before the eighth-ranked Captains dropped an 88-77 decision at 11th-ranked Mary Washington. The road loss snapped an 11-game CNU winning streak, as John Krikorian's squad fell to 19-4 on the season. Mary Washington, now 19-3, used a 22-8 run in the opening half to open a 13-point lead at halftime, 40-27. Christopher Newport cut the lead as close as eight in the second half, but could get no closer. The Captains out-scored the Eagles in the second stanza, 50-48, and freshman Cam Quarles scored 12 of his career-high 15 points after halftime to lead the comeback effort.
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