Sports Briefs

VCU To Host Golf Tournament

VCU will host the Mattaponi Springs Collegiate Shootout in Ruther Glen, Va., Oct. 2-4.

Returning first team All-Colonial Athletic Conference player Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden) and Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Italy), a second team All-CAA selection from last season, lead the Rams against the 14 team field.

The Rams open their fall season prior to the tournament with a match against Mid Pines Intercollegiate Pinehurst, N.C. on Sept. 11.

Artega returns to the diamond

Former VCU standout Josh Artega makes his return to The Diamond, but this time for the Richmond Braves. The Rams play their home games at the same stadium as the Braves, the Triple-A affiliate for Atlanta.

New shell gives crew club a facelift

The VCU Crew Club will dedicate a newly acquired 8 racing shell Sept. 1. at 2 p.m. in front of the University Student Commons and Activities building. The club, which is student led and coached by Dan LeBlanc, will race in a brand new shell for the first time in the club’s existence.