“I mean, it’s been a dream since I was a kid,” Dykes said. “I mean, it was something that I’ve always wanted to do when I started playing football.”
The Spiders were able to get to the other side of the field in their own right, setting up four corner kicks in the first 45 minutes of play, but overall, gameplay from both teams proved back-and-forth for the entire game.
Senior goalkeeper Taylor Montague had one save on the evening and the Spiders tallied seven shots, four of which were shots on goal.
In six games, Gilyard scored 39 points, had 39 assists, grabbed 23 rebounds and had 16 steals. On July 7, Gilyard, the all-time NCAA steals leader, even notched seven steals in one game.
After becoming head coach of the University of Richmond baseball team on June 22, Mik Aoki reflected on adapting to a new lifestyle, moving back to the east coast and what he’s excited about this season.
University of Richmond Women’s Golf Head Coach Calle Barlow reflected on her time with the program, her background playing golf and what’s next for the Spiders.
Tyler Burton, ‘23, who spent four years on the team, will no longer be suiting up for the Spiders.
The Spiders remained in the driver’s seat in the second half, outscoring the Golden Eagles 9-5 in the final 30 minutes of regulation and ultimately winning 18-8.
In the first quarter, the Cavaliers had the upper hand, scoring the first two goals of the game and leading the Spiders 5-2 through the first 15 minutes of regulation.
The University of Richmond men’s lacrosse team defeated High Point University 15-8 May 6 to claim its first Atlantic 10 Championship.
The University of Richmond women’s lacrosse team defeated the top-seeded University of Massachusetts 20-13 at Cary St. Field May 7.
During the regular season, UR won 14 games and had a 7-1 conference record. Coming into the game, the Spiders had won five straight games.
The Rams selected him with the 89th pick in the three-day event.
In the first quarter, the Spiders got off to a quick start, scoring four goals compared to the Minutemen’s one.
The women’s lacrosse team got their third straight win in an away game against Davidson.
“I always felt like I was a really good player, one of the better players to come through Richmond, but I think this kind of further solidifies that,” Gilyard said.
After an April 5 loss to the College of William & Mary, the men’s tennis team bounced back with a victory over the Wildcats at home 4-1.
The University of Richmond football team played its spring football game at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium April 15. In a defensive-heavy intrasquad scrimmage, the white team won 6-3.
This was the fifth-lowest score in a tournament round produced by the Spiders since the team’s inaugural season in 2002.
Grayum and first-year midfielder Joe Sheridan led the Spiders with three goals a piece. Besides scoring two goals, Young assisted on five to lead the Spiders in assists.
