Chowan opened their 1999-00 campaign with an 8-1 loss at the hands of Christopher Newport University on Friday. Freshman Stephanie Hartman was the lone winner for the Braves. She defeated Ivory Hartman in three set, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Chowan's Melissa DeJesus also extended her opponent to three sets, but fell 7-6, 2-6, 1-6.