Conference realignment continues: Davidson joins A-10
The A-10, which has been greatly affected by conference realignment over the past two years, announced last week that Davidson would join the league in 2014.
Baseball wins A-10 series against first place Saint Louis
The Richmond baseball team won two of three games against the Saint Louis Billikens, a team which had lost only one A-10 game prior to facing the Spiders.
Photo Gallery: 2013 Spring Football Game
Check out photos from Saturday’s Spring Football Game in Robins Stadium, where the defense defeated the offense, 48-24.
Baseball team celebrates win, shaves heads for cancer research
The baseball team won 2-1 on Sunday, and senior Jake Mayers pitched the complete game. Afterward, the players shaved their heads in support of cancer research.
Quidditch team loses in fourth game at World Cup
Sports assistant Jeremy Day reflects on the quidditch team’s run at the Quidditch World Championships this past weekend, and what the team has meant to him.
Junior transfer ineligible to play football this fall
Head Coach Danny Rocco’s nephew transferred from UVA last semester, hoping he would be able to play during the 2013 season. The NCAA won’t allow him to do so.
UR associate men’s basketball coach to be head coach at Campbell
After 8 years of success with the Richmond men’s basketball team, associate coach Kevin MeGeehan will be head coach at Campbell University starting next season.
Former student-athlete can finally promote his clothing line
Former varsity basketball player Jon Benjamin was almost kicked out of the NCAA for creating his own clothing line. He is now free to publicize his brand.
Richmond alumnus runs Boston Marathon, unharmed by explosions
Former Richmond track and cross country runner Jeff Watson, ’03, ran the Boston Marathon, finished and was back in his hotel room when the explosions occurred.
Women’s tennis wins its last home match of the season
The Spiders beat Georgetown University 6-1 Thursday, finishing the season with a four-game winning streak. They now wait to hear who they will play in A-10s.
Women’s lacrosse team lost Friday to Duquesne Dukes
The Dukes responded to every Spider goal in the first half, which, combined with the Spiders’ foul trouble, led to Richmond losing its third conference game.
No reported injured Spiders from marathon explosions
Many with Richmond connections were at Monday’s Boston Marathon, where two explosions went off near the finish line. No UR connections have been reported hurt.
Video: Darien Brothers reflects on Spider basketball career
After being the youngest starter on Richmond’s 2011 Sweet 16 team, Darien Brothers highlighted his senior season with a clutch 3-pointer in a win over VCU.
Baseball team wins series against Northeastern with walk-off hit
Senior Jacob Mayers pitched his first start of the season, and also provided the offensive momentum the Spiders needed to win Sunday’s game, 5-4.
Women’s lacrosse team beats St. Bonaventure University
Richmond’s women’s lacrosse team is now 2-3 in the Atlantic 10 and has a record of 5-10 overall after its win over St. Bonaventure University this past Sunday.
Spider of the Week: Jacob Mayers
Senior Jacob Mayers was named to the preseason All-Atlantic 10 First-Team by College Sports Madness after going 10-16 with a home run in four games last week.
Equestrian team president places sixth in IHSA Zone Finals
Senior Caroline Elia reached her four-year goal of qualifying for IHSA finals, becoming the first member of the equestrian team to qualify for zones since 2010.
Women’s tennis wins its third-straight match on senior day
Despite an injury-filled season, the Spiders are happy with the momentum they have going now, which will help take them into the A-10 tournament on April 18.
The Masters: A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Contributor Richard Sherman gives a re-cap of last year’s Master’s Tournament, and shares some predictions for this year’s, which takes place this week.
Men’s lacrosse pulls off a senior night win on Friday
The Spiders responded to an early lead by Liberty University, whose team had been undefeated this season until then. The team doesn’t play again until April 17.
Women’s tennis beats East Carolina University 4-3
The freshmen Spiders helped win singles and doubles matches early on Thursday, which played a big part in the team’s victory over the East Carolina Pirates.
Men’s tennis team beats George Mason with singles shutout
Men’s tennis beat George mason on April 3 with a string of singles victories that outweighed the losses Richmond suffered in its doubles play.
Mayers’ arm, bat lead baseball team to 5-4 victory over the Tribe
Returning to the mound Tuesday after a lat injury, senior Jacob Mayers pitched and hit well in the final innings of the Spiders’ game against William and Mary.
51 days. 13 cities. 27 games. 27 wins.
Oliver Murphy, sports editor, shares his thoughts on the Miami Heat and its 27-game winning streak, the second longest in NBA history, that came to an end last week.
Men’s track and field team compete in final home meet
The men’s track and field team ran with more passion than ever in the eigth annual Fred Hardy Invitational meet, competing in their final home meet as a program.
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 Quote of the Week
“There are so few Division I head coaching positions in the country. It’s just an incredible opportunity for him"
— Chris Mooney, Men's Basketball Coach
Spider of the Week
Senior Jacob Mayers was named to the preseason All-Atlantic 10 First-Team by College Sports Madness after going 10-16 with a home run in four games last week. Apr 11, 12:52 am
Miller placed sixth overall in the Coca-Cola Invitational, which helped the Spiders tie for a sixth place finish. He was also named the A-10 golfer of the week. Apr 18, 11:33 pm
Joanna Matuszczyk, women’s tennis player, defeated her Georgetown University opponent to help her team win its eight match of the season. Mar 29, 12:58 am
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Sports assistant Jeremy Day reflects on the quidditch team’s run at the Quidditch World Championships this past weekend, and what the team has meant to him. Apr 17, 9:22 pm
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Oliver Murphy, sports editor, shares his thoughts on the Miami Heat and its 27-game winning streak, the second longest in NBA history, that came to an end last week. Apr 2, 7:52 pm
With incumbent starting quarterback Mark Sanchez struggling for the New York Jets, is it time for them to give much-talked-about backup Tim Tebow a shot? Oct 11, 12:29 am
Former sports editor Scott Himelein uses his last Collegian column to talk about the university’s decision to cut the men’s soccer team, a program of which he and his brother have been a part. Oct 3, 11:55 pm
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