No. 1 Richmond defeats Hofstra 47-0
(09/19/09 7:28pm)
The first home game of the season was full of firsts for the University of Richmond football team, as it defeated Hofstra University 47-0 at UR Stadium on Saturday.
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The first home game of the season was full of firsts for the University of Richmond football team, as it defeated Hofstra University 47-0 at UR Stadium on Saturday.
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The offense beat the defense 45-38.