Women’s Basketball
Recent and archived stories about the University of Richmond's women's basketball team.
Mar 25, 2012, 3:26 pm
Women’s basketball exceeds pre-season expectations
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With its season coming to a close recently, Richmond women’s basketball recounted its surprising success that began with low expectations.

Mar 22, 2012, 2:58 am
Spider of the Week: Genevieve Okoro
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Sophomore forward Genevieve Okoro 19 points in the Spiders’ opening-round victory over Miami (OH) in the WNIT last week.

Mar 15, 2012, 10:04 pm
Spiders advance in the WNIT with 22-point win vs. Miami
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After a 12-day layoff, Richmond picked up a 76-54 victory Thursday afternoon over Miami (OH) to advance to the second round of the WNIT.

Feb 23, 2012, 1:36 am
Spiders take down Duquesne, 59-45, in final home game
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In its final home game of the season, Richmond defeated A-10 foe Duquesne, 59-45. UR sophomore Becca Wann led the Spiders with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Feb 19, 2012, 9:28 pm
Richmond bounces back, takes down Fordham, 63-50
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On Senior Day, Abby Oliver, Richmond’s only senior, led all scorers with 23 points to help the Spiders get their 21st win of the season, 63-50, over Fordham.

Feb 4, 2012, 9:12 pm
Richmond downs St. Joe’s, 78-59, on national television
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The Spiders came up with a big-time win over a conference opponent Saturday afternoon, beating Saint Joseph’s, 78-59, in a nationally televised game.

Jan 31, 2012, 7:07 pm
Richmond women’s basketball coasts past Rhode Island, 68-49
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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.

Jan 21, 2012, 9:43 pm
Spiders come out on top, 74-70, against Explorers
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Richmond women’s basketball earned its 15th win of the season, defeating A-10 foe La Salle, 74-70, Saturday at the Robins Center.

Jan 21, 2012, 4:31 pm
Renovations made to basketball facilities
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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.

Jan 19, 2012, 12:59 am
Spider of the Week: Rachael Bilney
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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.

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