The Collegian
Friday, September 19, 2025

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Baseball

Life before the steriods era

We can't quite say goodbye to cold weather yet, but it is time to say goodbye to the baseball offseason. The University of Richmond baseball team is beginning its season this weekend, and many Major League Baseball players have already arrived in Florida to start their spring training. But, as I've been preparing myself for the start of the 2009 baseball season, I've felt more nostalgia for old seasons than I have excitement for the one to come.


Baseball

Baseball opens at home against Niagara Saturday

The University of Richmond's baseball team is looking forward to showing off its new scoreboard during its 33 home games this season. "Any time an opponent comes to Pitt they get our best effort," baseball coach Mark McQueen said. The Spiders open their season on Pitt Field against Niagara University with a double-header at 12 p.m.


Sophomore Brittani Shells (20)
Sports

Richmond flies past Dayton

Junior Nikita Thomas recorded a double-double to lead the University of Richmond women's basketball team to a 60-51 victory over the visiting University of Dayton. Thomas set a career-high with 16 rebounds and had 10 points.


Caitlin Fifield wins a face off
Sports

Terrapins topple Richmond in season-opener

During the season-opener for the University of Richmond women's lacrosse team, No.6 University of Maryland handed the Spiders a 17-6 loss Sunday afternoon at First Market Stadium. Maryland scored six straight goals during the first half to turn a 1-1 tie into a 7-1 Terrapin lead.