The spring 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway will be held April 7, one week earlier than the April 15 date this season.
Meanwhile, the fall race date at BMS is set for Aug. 17. NASCAR officials released the full 2019 Cup schedule Tuesday.
BMS big screen used for NCAA final
A version of Bristol Motor Speedway’s Colossus TV was used from the ceiling during Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
COLLEGE SOFTBALL
E&H takes non-conference sweep
The Emory & Henry Wasps improved to 21-3 after beating Averett (14-20) in a pair of 6-2 games.
E&H collected a total of 17 hits as Tiffany Cole (9-3) and Alex Braun (4-0) earned the decisions.
King stomps Converse
Leslie Odom pitched a two-hit shutout in the first game, while Emma Hughes and Raven Allender combined to spin a four-hitter in the nightcap as King swept a doubleheader from Converse by identical 8-0 scores.
COLLEGE BASEBALL
UVa-Wise falls to Mars Hill
Mars Hill’s Daniel Vitello collected four RBIs as the Mountain Lions took a 12-8 non-conference win over the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
King clips Limestone
Jeff Sprayberry slammed down 16 kills as King University collected a 25-21, 25-15, 25-20 win over Limestone. The Tornado is 17-5.
MEN’S GOLF
Blaylock leads E&H in tournament
Emory & Henry junior Wes Blaylock (John Battle) finished with a two-day score of 168 to finish tied for 38th in the Lynchburg Invitational.
E&H finished ninth in the 13-team event.
TRACK & FIELD
Price earns honor
Desmond Pierce has been promoted to head coach of the King University men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams, the school announced on Tuesday.