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Men’s Golf: James named to watch list for Ben Hogan Award
Virginia first-year men’s golfer Ben James is one of 37 players named to the 2023 Ben Hogan Award Watch List. He is one of three freshmen players on the list.
Women’s Golf: Three Hoos invited to Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Current Virginia women’s golfers Amanda Sambach and Jennifer Cleary will be joined by former Cavalier Beth Lillie at the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship.
Cleary, Sambach both ranked in initial Palmer Cup standings
The Virginia women’s golf team has two players included on the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. Junior Jennifer Cleary is ranked No. 16 while sophomore Amanda Sambach rounds out the ranking in the No. 25 position.
James appears in first Palmer Cup rankings; participating in Walker Cup Practice Session
Fresh off his first semester at Virginia, first-year Ben James is included in the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. James figures No. 18 on the list for the United States’ squad.
Virginia signs Rolex All-Americans Bartholomew and LaHa for next fall
Virginia women’s golf coach Ria Scott announced Wednesday a two-player signing class of Rolex All-Americans to join the Cavalier program in the fall of 2023. The latest additions to the Virginia program are Kiera Bartholomew and Jaclyn LaHa.
UVA signs Duangmanee, O’Hara to recruiting class of 2023
Virginia men’s golf coach Bowen Sargent announced Wednesday the signing of a two-man recruiting class that includes Josh Duangmanee and Sam O’Hara.
James named ACC Men’s Golfer of the Month
Following a red-hot start to his collegiate career, Virginia freshman Ben James has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s men’s golfer of the month for September.
Sambach selected as ACC Women’s Golfer of the Month
Virginia sophomore Amanda Sambach has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s women’s golfer of the month for September.
Hoos roll to record-setting win at Hamptons Intercollegiate
The No. 11 Virginia men’s golf team picked up its second win of the fall Tuesday, rolling to the championship at the Hamptons Intercollegiate at Maidstone Club in East Hampton, N.Y.
No. 5 Virginia ties for seventh at Windy City Collegiate Classic
The No. 5 Virginia women’s golf team tied for seventh place Tuesday at the Windy City Collegiate Classic in Highland Park, Ill.
Olympic Sports Update: UVA Volleyball set to host No. 10 Pitt
The Virginia volleyball team will face its second ranked opponent of the season when it welcomes No. 10 Pittsburgh on Wednesday to round out its eight-match homestand.
Olympic Sports Update: No. 2 Virginia holds off Louisville, 2-0
A pair of free kicks gave the Cavaliers the openings they needed on Sunday, as No. 2 Virginia scored twice in the final 16 minutes of play to take a 2-0 victory over Louisville at Klöckner Stadium.
Virginia new No. 1 in latest Golfweek poll, becoming 13th Cavalier program to be ranked on top
For the first time in its history, the Virginia men’s golf program is ranked as the top team in the nation. In its updated rankings published Monday, Golfweek has the Cavaliers atop its college golf standings.
Sambach claims medalist honors as Hoos finish third at ANNIKA Intercollegiate
It was not her best round of the event, but after building a six-shot lead following the opening 36 holes of the ANNIKA Intercollegiate, UVA sophomore Amanda Sambach took home medalist honors after Wednesday’s final round of play.
Virginia Women’s student-athletes to host Positive Body Image summit
Virginia student-athletes Sam Brunelle, Amanda Sambach and Alexis Theoret and former UVA women’s soccer player Cam Lexow will host a Positive Body Image summit on Sunday, Sept. 25 in partnership with the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center.
Cavaliers set school records, claim victory at Streamsong Invitational
Record-setting performances by freshman Ben James and the Cavalier men’s golf team made for an eventful opening tournament of the season on Tuesday.
Sambach, Hoos hold six-stroke lead heading into Wednesday’s final round
Sophomore Amanda Sambach and the Virginia women’s golf team continue to lead the field after Tuesday’s second round of play at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate in Lake Elmo, Minn.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Sambach fires 7-under 65 to tie UVA scoring mark
UVA sophomore Amanda Sambach put on quite a performance during the opening round of the ANNIKA Intercollegiate tournament, shooting 7-under 65 to tie the Cavalier single-round scoring record and finish as the first-round leader.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Cavaliers sweep Dukes, Cross Country season kicks off Saturday
The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team posted its fourth consecutive shutout on Thursday as the Cavaliers used a pair of second-half goals to defeat James Madison by a score of 2-0 at Klöckner Stadium.
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