Spiders start football season with loss against UVA
The University of Richmond football team lost its season opener 34-17 against the University of Virginia on Saturday.
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The University of Richmond football team lost its season opener 34-17 against the University of Virginia on Saturday.
Football
This weekend, the University of Richmond football program honored Weldon Edwards, ‘74, who was its first Black football player.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted redshirt junior baseball player Alden Mathes in the 2022 MLB Draft, but he chose to decline the offer and return to UR for another year. He was picked in the 19th round of the event as the 557th overall pick.
Chris Mooney, head coach of the University of Richmond men’s basketball team, signed a contract extension on June 16 that will keep him with the Spiders through the 2026-2027 season.
After gauging the field and practicing with some of the country’s top talent, Tyler Burton reflected on declaring for the NBA draft, what ultimately made him decide to return to Richmond and what’s in store for the Spiders next season.
After a banner season for the Spiders this past year, where the team made its first appearance in March Madness since 2011, the University of Richmond men’s basketball team will gain some new additions to its lineup. Over the last month, three players have committed to transfer to UR.
Senior Matt Grace, a forward for the University of Richmond men’s basketball team, announced on April 13 his intentions to return for another year.
The University of Richmond baseball team lost to the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams in its three-game series from April 15 to April 17 despite graduate student pitcher Brock Weirather having a shutout in the opening game.
Baseball
Women’s Tennis
Senior Andre Gustavson, a guard for the University of Richmond’s men’s basketball team, announced March 31 on Instagram that he would be returning for a fifth season with the Spiders.
The University of Richmond baseball team had a large comeback in the bottom of the third inning to defeat Norfolk State University’s baseball team 22-10 on April 12.
Baseball
The University of Richmond men’s and women’s tennis teams hosted Longwood University and quickly swept the Lancers off UR’s webs on April 6.
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Designated hitter junior Will Gersky hit a grand slam that lead the University of Richmond to a nine-run first inning and a 9-2 victory over Longwood University on April 5 at Pitt Field.
Villanova University swept the University of Richmond baseball team in its three-game series on March 25, 26 and 27.
Baseball
The University of Richmond women’s tennis team secured its first Atlantic 10 Conference victory on March 25 after defeating George Mason University at the Westhampton Tennis Courts, adding another win to its 3-8 overall record.