CNU Clinches Top Seed in CAC Volleyball Tournament; Quarterfinals Begin Tuesday
With two matches remaining in the conference schedule, Christopher Newport (9-0 CAC) has earned the top seed in the upcoming 2019 CAC Volleyball Tournament. CNU and second-seeded Mary Washington (7-2 CAC) both receive first-round byes and will await opponents in the semifinal round slated for next Thursday (Nov. 7).
The first quarterfinal matchup will feature #4 Southern Virginia (4-6) hosting #5 York (3-7) on Tuesday (Nov. 5) for the right to face CNU in the semifinals. The other first round battle will pit #6 St. Mary's (0-9) visiting #3 Salisbury (5-4) on Tuesday with the winner heading to Mary Washington for the final four contest.
The conference title match will take place at the higher seed on Saturday, Nov. 9th.
2019 Capital Athletic Conference Tournament Schedule
First Round - Tuesday, Nov. 5
Game 1: #4 Southern Virginia vs. #5 York (Pa.)
Game 2: #3 Salisbury vs. #6 St. Mary's (Md.)
Note - top two seeds gain first-round byes
Semifinal Round - Thursday, Nov. 7
Game 3: #1 Christopher Newport vs. Game 1 Winner
Game 4: #2 Mary Washington vs. Game 2 Winner
Championship - Saturday, Nov. 9
Game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner
Note: All matches hosted by higher seed