GOLF
The University of Virginia’s Ben James and Rui Chang have advanced to the round of 32 in match play at the U.S. Amateur Championship on Wednesday in Parker, Colorado.
James, a sophomore from Milford, Connecticut, won 4 and 2 over Trevor Garus of Boise, Idaho. Chang, a junior from China, won 2 and 1 over Caden Fioroni of San Diego.
A third UVA golfer, freshman Josh Duangmanee of Fairfax, lost 5 and 3 to Brendan Valdes of Orlando, Florida.
The tournament continues Thursday.
COLLEGE BASEBALL
NSU-VSU alumni game planned
The inaugural Battle for The Real Big State charity baseball game, featuring alumni from rivals Norfolk State and Virginia State, will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights.
The game will begin at 1 p.m.
The event is being organized by an executive team led by Mike Burd, Roger Hall and Matt Boone in partnership with MG Studios LLC and the two schools’ athletic departments and booster clubs.
COLLEGE SOCCER
UVA third in division of ACC poll
Virginia has been picked to finish third in the Coastal Division of the preseason ACC men’s soccer poll, while Virginia Tech is sixth.
Forward Leo Afonso represented the Cavaliers on the ACC preseason watch list. Goalkeeper Connor Jordan-Hyde made the list for the Hokies.
Clemson topped the preseason poll and is first in the Atlantic Division. Pitt is No. 1 in the Coastal Division.
- The Old Dominion women’s soccer team will open its season at 6 p.m. Thursday at George Mason. The Monarchs won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament last season, Meanwhile, Gry Boe Thrysoe, Ece Turkoglu and Megan Watts have been named the team’s captains.
- The Christopher Newport men’s soccer team has been ranked No. 21 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason national rankings.
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL
W&M eighth in CAA preseason poll
William & Mary has been picked to finish eighth out of 12 teams in the CAA volleyball preseason poll.
Four-time defending CAA champion Towson topped the poll, while Hampton was last.
William & Mary outside hitter Eleanor Stothoff made the preseason All-CAA Team.
Delaware’s Lani Mason was the Preseason Player of the Year.
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- Virginia Tech softball coach Pete D’Amour has announced the addition of Jayme Bailey and Madison Hanson to his staff for the upcoming season. Bailey will be a student assistant coach, while Hanson will be director of player engagement.
