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Senior guard Abby Olver has led the Richmond women's basketball team in scoring this season, and she has her team in position to make a run at the A-10 title. Story.
Super Bowl rematch causes division on campus
»By | Feb 2, 3:07 am ET

With the Giants and Patriots set to play in the Super Bowl this Sunday, University of Richmond students who are fans of either team are voicing strong opinions about the game.

Swimmers to try out for Olympic teams
»By | Feb 3, 5:06 pm ET

The University of Richmond has three swimmers–Charlotte Brackett, Amalia Kobelja and Lauren Hines–planning on competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Trials.

Spider of the Week: Derrick Williams
»By and | Feb 2, 2:10 am ET

University of Richmond sophomore forward Derrick Williams posted a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds in a win over Temple.

Catching the golden snitch
»By | Feb 2, 3:06 am ET

UR’s club quidditch team, Acromantulas, has added a a golden snitch, in the form of an elusive freshman, to make it more related to the game in Harry Potter.

Men's Basketball | Web Update
Richmond outmuscled by St. Joseph’s, 70-60
»By | Feb 2, 12:09 am ET

Five players scored in double figures for the Hawks, as the Spiders lost the fourth of their last five games, 70-60, to St. Joseph’s.

Women's Basketball | Web Update
Richmond women’s basketball coasts past Rhode Island, 68-49
»By | Jan 31, 9:28 pm ET

Senior guard Abby Oliver led the Spiders with 23 points, as Richmond cruised past the Rams, 68-49, to pick up its 17th win of the season.

Dancers | Web Update
Student collaboration, guest choreography jazzes up concert
»By | Jan 28, 3:32 pm ET

University Dancers has been preparing for its February concert and the American College Dance Festival Association, where they will showcase student choreographed works.

SpinnURs dedicated to crowd entertainment
»By | Jan 26, 4:07 am ET

The SpinnURs is a student-run club of nine dancers who perform at basketball games, pep rallies and some football games. Their dances are inspired by jazz, hip-hop and pom.

Tribute to Joe Paterno: great college football coach
»By | Jan 26, 3:43 am ET

The Collegian’s Assistant Sports Editor pays homage to recently deceased Joe Paterno, former football coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Young stars surprise at halftime
»By | Jan 26, 3:35 am ET

At half time of the Spiders win over Temple last week, two performances were put on for the sellout Robins Center crowd. The group that impressed the most were male dancers, all 10 years or younger.

Men’s lax team increasing its intensity
»By | Jan 26, 3:45 am ET

The men’s club lacrosse team is preparing for its transition to to varsity level, but not all the players are welcome to the changes.

Men's Basketball | Web Update
Richmond reaches century mark in blowout over Fordham
»By | Jan 26, 12:39 am ET

Six Richmond players scored in double figures and the team had 30 assists as it routed Fordham University, 102-58, Wednesday night at the Robins Center to snap a two-game losing streak.

Club Hockey | Web Update
Photo Gallery: Richmond Club Hockey
»By | Jan 22, 5:45 pm ET

Richmond’s club hockey team, which was formed in 2001, played the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Saturday night. The team plays in the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference.

Men's Basketball | Web Update
Men’s basketball team falls at home to UMass, 79-68
»By | Jan 22, 3:53 pm ET

The Spiders trailed most of the game and lost their second-straight Atlantic 10 game, 79-68, to University of Massachusetts at the Robins Center Saturday.

Women's Basketball | Web Update
Spiders come out on top, 74-70, against Explorers
»By | Jan 22, 2:26 pm ET

Richmond women’s basketball earned its 15th win of the season, defeating A-10 foe La Salle, 74-70, Saturday at the Robins Center.

Swimming & Diving | Web Update
Spiders finish third in Pittsburgh meet
»By | Feb 3, 4:53 pm ET

Richmond Swimming & Diving competed in Pittsburgh’s quad dual-meet Jan. 13 and 14, outscoring Villanova, but falling to the host Panthers and Maryland.

Robins Center | Web Update
Renovations made to basketball facilities
»By | Jan 23, 8:04 pm ET

Renovations on both the men’s and women’s basketball teams locker rooms and coaches offices have begun and should be done by late February.

Five lessons from the NFL playoffs
»By | Jan 19, 1:08 am ET

The NFL playoffs are heading into the divisional championships. The Collegian’s assistant sports editor gives his thoughts on what’s happened so far and what they mean going forward.

Spider of the Week: Rachael Bilney
»By | Jan 19, 1:23 am ET

Richmond women’s basketball guard Rachael Bilney scored a career-high 32 points and set a school record with eight three-pointers made in one game.

The skinny on fitness resolutions
»By | Jan 19, 12:54 am ET

Losing weight and working out more are often the most common New Year’s resolutions in America. Let the Collegian’s sports editor give you some tips.

Garrett’s block party: everybody’s invited
»By | Jan 19, 12:46 am ET

Richmond’s starting center Darrius Garrett set the school’s career record for blocked shots earlier this season and the senior isn’t intent on slowing down.

Men's Basketball | Web Update
Spiders ride strong first half to 76-65 win over Temple
»By | Jan 15, 12:57 am ET

Richmond used a 19-point first-half advantage to coast to victory, 76-65, over Temple, an early-season favorite to compete for the Atlantic 10 title.

Women's Basketball | Web Update
Bilney leads Spiders to 74-57 victory over Colonials
»By | Jan 19, 1:20 am ET

Richmond guard Rachael Bilney netted a school-record eight three-pointers to help her team to its 13th win of the season. The Spiders took down A-10 rival GW.

Women's Basketball | Web Update
Women’s basketball winners of six straight entering A-10 play
»By | Jan 5, 5:24 pm ET

Richmond’s women’s basketball team is 12-2 and won six-straight games to end 2011. The team begins 2012 play against conference-foe Temple University.

Men's Basketball | Web Update
Spiders open Atlantic 10 conference play, fall to 49ers
»By | Jan 5, 3:51 pm ET

Richmond men’s basketball opened A-10 conference play Wednesday, losing, 75-70, to Charlotte. Preview what to expect going forward for the Spiders.

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"I knew my time was coming to step up and impact this team. Another reason for improvement is that I didn’t like how I felt last year, so I made some changes and worked hard in the off-season to change my body and craft." DERRICK WILLIAMS sophomore, forward

University of Richmond sophomore forward Derrick Williams posted a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds in a win over Temple.

Feb 2, 2:10 am

Richmond women’s basketball guard Rachael Bilney scored a career-high 32 points and set a school record with eight three-pointers made in one game.

Jan 19, 12:59 am

Freshman point guard Kendall Anthony scored a team-high 20 points in Richmond’s opening night victory. He answered a few questions from the Collegian sports team.

Nov 17, 3:00 am
Last Updated: Feb 2, 2012, 2:57 am ET

»Women’s Basketball (1/31)
Rhode Island
W, 68-49

»Women’s Basketball (1/28)
Saint Louis
W, 65-43

»Women’s Basketball (1/25)
Dayton
L, 81-78 (OT)

»Men’s Tennis (1/29)
Delaware
W, 4-3

»Men’s Tennis (1/28)
Georgetown
L, 1-4

»Men’s Basketball (2/1)
Saint Joseph’s
L, 70-60

»Men’s Basketball (2/28)
Saint Bonaventure
L, 62-47

»Men’s Basketball (1/25)
Fordham
W, 102-58

»By

The Collegian’s Assistant Sports Editor pays homage to recently deceased Joe Paterno, former football coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jan 26, 3:43 am
»By

The NFL playoffs are heading into the divisional championships. The Collegian’s assistant sports editor gives his thoughts on what’s happened so far and what they mean going forward.

Jan 19, 1:08 am

Losing weight and working out more are often the most common New Year’s resolutions in America. Let the Collegian’s sports editor give you some tips.

Jan 19, 12:54 am
»By Matt Dunn

Now that baseball season is over, the best part of the year for every fan whose team didn’t win the World Series has begun. The offseason is officially upon us.

Nov 18, 12:18 am

Our Assistant Sports Editor talks about how she gets her sports information and what it might mean for sports media in the near future.

Nov 17, 3:04 am