The Basics
Score: Roanoke 6 | Christopher Newport 17
Records: Maroons 1-1 | Captains 3-0
Location: Salem, Va.

The Lead: Christopher Newport came into the matchup with Roanoke looking to remain perfect on the young season with the Maroons hoping to get off to a 2-0 start. The visitors would open the scoring with four unanswered goals as they took a 4-0 lead after the opening quarter. The Maroon deficit would grow to double digits late in the game as CNU recorded the 17-6 win.

How it Happened:

• The visitors would see Brady Altobello net three straight to open the contest.
• With 6:38 remaining before the half, Luca Docking got Roanoke on the board. George Gilbert would score five minutes later but the Maroons trailed 7-2 at the break.
• A pair of third period scores would keep Roanoke in striking distance but the captains would put the game away with five straight tallies to start the final frame.
• Ethan Caldwell led Roanoke with a pair of goals while Luke Kammerman added two assists. Austin Gambino won nine more face offs giving him 34 in the first two games of the season.
• In goal, Matt Federau recorded 18 saves as Roanoke was out-shot 35-18 on the afternoon. Griffin Buck and Federau each picked up four graound balls with RT Williamson causing a pair of turnovers.

Up Next: The Maroons are scheduled to open Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play next Saturday when they travel to Bridgewater.