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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Sports

Women's swimming tries to earn ninth-straight A-10 crown

The University of Richmond's women's swimming team opens its season tomorrow night at LaSalle University - the first time the Spiders have swum against an Atlantic-10 team during the regular season in five years. As the team practiced last week in the Robins Center Natatorium, a board marking the team's eight-consecutive A-10 championships had an empty third row waiting to be broken into.


Field Hockey

Richmond defeats West Chester, stays perfect in A-10

The University of Richmond field hockey team remained undefeated in conference play by defeating West Chester University 2-0 Sunday afternoon during its final home game of the season. Behind goals from redshirt junior Dani Pycroft and sophomore Katelin Peterson, the Spiders improved to 3-0 in Atlantic-10 conference play and shut out an opponent for the sixth time this season.


Football

Richmond extends winning streak, downs Maine 38-21

The University of Richmond football team used 28 second-half points to defeat the University of Maine 38-21 on Saturday, extending its school-record winning streak to 15 games. The Spiders trailed 14-10 at halftime, but started the second half by scoring 28 unanswered points, highlighted by senior safety Derek Hatcher's 90-yard punt return touchdown. During the first drive of the second half, Richmond senior quarterback Eric Ward led the team down the field before throwing a three-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Donte Boston.


Field Hockey

Richmond blanks La Salle 4-0; Blythe-Wood scores twice

The University of Richmond field hockey team defeated La Salle University 4-0 behind a pair of goals by senior Sarah Blythe-Wood. Blythe-Wood's two goals raised her season total to 16, which is tops in the Atlantic-10 Conference. Sophomore Katelin Peterson and junior Dani Pycroft added the other two goals for the Spiders.


Football

Photo Gallery: Richmond vs. James Madison University

The University of Richmond football team defeated James Madison University 21-17 on Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium, extending its school-record winning streak to 14 games and improving to 5-0 this season. Contact staff photographer Barrett Neale at barrett.neale@richmond.edu


Football

No. 1 Richmond forces fumble in last minute, beats JMU 21-17

HARRISONBURG, Va. ? Six yards separated the University of Richmond football team from its first loss in 364 days. But with 58 seconds remaining during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, Richmond senior defensive tackle Martin Parker forced James Madison University freshman quarterback Justin Thorpe to fumble as he tried to run for the end zone.


Field Hockey

Richmond ties, sets records in win over Saint Louis

In its Atlantic-10 Conference opener win against Saint Louis University, the University of Richmond field hockey team tied or set three school records. The Spiders tied a school record for goals during a game with 12 as they shut out the Billikens. "The thing I was most excited about is that - outside of the penalty stroke which can't be an assisted goal - that eight of the other 12 goals that were scored were assisted." Richmond coach Gina Lucido said.


Sports

Two-Minute Drill: 10/8/09

? Newly acquired New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards allegedly punched a friend of LeBron James in the face outside a Cleveland night club early Monday morning.


KG runs a drill during practice on Tuesday 10/6
Football

Grayson joins Tebow on Allstate Good Works Team

University of Richmond junior wide receiver Kevin Grayson and University of Florida Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow now have two things in common. Both players helped lead their teams to national championships last season, and they have both been honored for the positive impact they have in their communities. Allstate Insurance and the American Football Coaches Association announced on Sept.


Sports

Men's soccer begins conference play with 4 on the road

The University of Richmond men's soccer team opens conference play this weekend as it tries to advance to the conference tournament for the first time since 2006. The Spiders (3-6) start the Atlantic-10 portion of the schedule with four-consecutive away games.


Junior Sam Beach during the VCU Shootout.  He finished 4th in the field.  The team placed 10th overall.
Sports

Men's golf captures first win of the fall season

The men's golf team won its first tournament of the fall season, taking the Frank Landry Invitational Tuesday in Charlottesville, Va. Junior Sam Beach won the individual title, shooting a 4-under-par 68 during the final round to finish with a score of 3-under-par 213.


Field Hockey

Richmond field hockey team defeats Georgetown 2-0

The University of Richmond field hockey team defeated Georgetown University 2-0 Sunday afternoon with goals from sophomore Katelin Peterson and senior Sarah Blythe-Wood. Coming off a 4-3 loss Wednesday to the undefeated, third-ranked University of Virginia Cavaliers, the Spiders tried to get back on track against the 1-9 Georgetown Hoyas. Richmond controlled the field from the beginning, as senior Megan Thompson initiated the offensive shooting with a shot that went just wide of the net. When Richmond failed to capitalize on initial scoring efforts, assistant coach Jodi Murphy watched her players attempt to weave through the opposition and said they had been trying to do too much. At the 18-minute mark, Blythe-Wood beat a defender at midfield and played a long ball up to Thompson.


Jarhon Giddings
Sports

Giddings signs to play pro basketball in Cyprus

The small Mediterranean island of Cyprus is known more for its beaches than its basketball, but one former Spider will be spending most of his time there on the court. Former University of Richmond forward Jarhon Giddings, who finished his college career last season, signed a professional contract on Sept.


Senior Lauren Folgosa lines up a putt during practice at the Spider Golf Facility.
Sports

Women's golf hires new coach

The University of Richmond's women's golf team is competing this fall under the direction of a new coach. Jill Briles-Hinton, a former Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour player who most recently served as the University of Florida's head coach for 11 seasons, has taken over the team after the departure of former head coach Leighann Albaugh this summer. During Briles-Hinton's time at Florida, the Gators made 10-straight NCAA Regional appearances, qualifying every year except Briles-Hinton's first.