Greensboro, N.C. -- Christopher Newport broke open a close game with a big second half and defeated Greensboro College (0-2), 15-7, in a USA South game at Pride Field.

Caroline Young netted the match's first two goal and GC was ahead 2-0 with 22:52 left in the first half. The Captains rallied and the teams were tied 5-5 at halftime.

The visitors outscored GC 10-2 in the final 30 minutes for the final margin. CNU led 8-6 with 20:10 remaining but scored 6 straight times and 7 of the game's last 8 goals.

Freshman Toni Battaglia scored twice and had one assist and Stacey Pulskamp had 19 saves for GC. In addtion to Young and Battaglia, Christie Hebert also scored two times.

Natalie Gilbert and Lisa Thomson both recorded 3 goals for CNU (1-1). CNU out shot GC 40-23.

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2008-02-23