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Spider Sports Recap: Week of Aug. 27

<p>The Spiders had looked to continue their recent success against UVA. In September 2016, they won in an upset, defeating the Cavaliers 37-20.</p>

The Spiders had looked to continue their recent success against UVA. In September 2016, they won in an upset, defeating the Cavaliers 37-20.

Football

Sept. 1: Loss 13-42 at the University of Virginia

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Women’s Soccer

Aug. 31: Loss 0-3 vs. East Carolina

The Spiders were shut out in their home opener.

Sept. 2: Loss 0-2 at Elon

The Spiders were shut out again. They are 0-4 to begin the season.

Field Hockey

Aug. 31: Win 4-2 vs. Lafayette

Two first-years, Addie Nash and Jessica Hendry, each contributed goals in the Spiders’ first win of the season. Junior Elise Zwicklbauer and sophomore Cadera Smith also scored. 

Sept. 2: Loss 1-2 at Bucknell

Richmond lost in double overtime when Bucknell scored in the 87th minute. Hendry scored the Spiders’ lone goal.

Cross Country

Sept. 1

Senior Colleen Carney won the women’s two-mile race and senior Ave Grosenheider placed fifth. Junior Miles Clikeman finished first among Spiders and second overall in the men’s 5k.

Contact sports editor Andrew Wilson at andrew.wilson@richmond.edu.