The Basics
• Score: Christopher Newport-2, #5 Johns Hopkins-0
• Records: JHU (9-1-2) • CNU (6-3-2)
• Location: Manassas, VA • Howison Complex
• The Short Story: The fifth-ranked Johns Hopkins men's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 2-0 to Christopher Newport in the Blue Jays' final non-conference game of the season.
 
How it Happened
• The Captains pressured the Blue Jays early as graduate student Xander LeFevre turned away a hard shot from close range just five minutes in. Less than a minute later, Cory Hogge sent a long ball to the back post where Colin McMunn headed it in.
• Hopkins quickly responded with scoring chances from Liam Creedon, Axel Whamond, Jonathan Cui and Logan Falzarano but CNU goalie Gabe Barros turned them all away.
• The Captains added an insurance goal in the 73^rd minute when Harry Whittleton converted a penalty kick.
• Falzarano had chance to end the shutout in the 86^th minute with a header off an Ian Whamond corner, but Barros made the save.
 
What it Means
• Hopkins falls to 4-3-0 all-time against Christopher Newport in the first meeting between the two since 2010.
• The loss snapped the Blue Jays' season-opening 11-game unbeaten streak. The streak was tied for the second longest in program history.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Christopher Newport had a 9-6 edge in shots while Hopkins had a 4-2 edge in corners.
• LeFevre finished with one save in the loss and Barros made five for the Captains.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins returns to action on Saturday, October 16 as the Blue Jays travel to Collegeville, PA to take on Ursinus. The Centennial Conference game is slated for a 3:00 pm start at Patterson Field.