Late in the first period, Dustin Brown found the back of the net to give the United States men's hockey team a lead over the Czech Republic that expanded to a 5-2 domination by the time the last horn blew. The victory put the U.S.
Five George Washington University players scored in double figures as the Colonials bruised and bullied their way to a 73-65 victory in a game that had 14 lead changes Tuesday night at the Robins Center. George Washington, which is second in the Atlantic 10 in team rebounding, grabbed 16 offensive boards and out-rebounded Richmond, which is last in the A-10 in rebounding, 45-33. George Washington head coach Mike Lonergan was not surprised by his team's success on the glass. "I was hoping we could exploit that weakness even more," Lonergan said. Losing starting center Alonzo Nelson-Ododa to foul trouble early did not help.
Final Score: Richmond 73 - George Washington 65 What Happened: A career-high 25 points, including 18 in the second half, from freshman ShawnDre Jones and a 16-point, nine-rebound night from Terry Allen was not enough for the Spiders, as George Washington used its interior athleticism to beat Richmond, 73-65.
First-half score: Richmond - 29, George Washington - 28 Analysis: The Colonials jumped out to a 12-6 lead, thanks to good post play.
The University of Richmond men's basketball team won its third straight game since losing Cedrick Lindsay and Derrick Williams Saturday evening at the Robins Center, beating Fordham University, 82-70. The Spiders did not feel sorry for themselves when they learned Lindsay, who suffered a torn meniscus in each knee, and Williams, who left the team for personal reasons, were done for the season, and their recent focus led to this winning streak, head coach Chris Mooney said. "I thought we refocused," Mooney said, "and I thought we zeroed in on each task at hand.
Final Score: Richmond 82 - Fordham 70 What Happened: Richmond led Fordham for the majority of the game, but it took until the last five minutes for the Spiders to close out the Rams and extend their winning streak to three games.
First-half score: Richmond - 38, Fordham - 31 Analysis: Kendall Anthony was relatively quiet in the first half, going 2-5 from the field and scoring seven points, but another under-six-foot guard led the Spiders offense.
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When senior catcher JB Gadd heard the news that Tracy Woodson had been hired as University of Richmond's new head baseball coach, he was thrilled at the prospect of being able to learn from a former Major League Baseball player. Almost seven months later, with a fall full of major league-caliber coaching behind them, Gadd and his teammates are looking forward to seeing how the newly configured team performs competitively as the Spiders prepare to kick off their 2014 season, he said. In June 2013, former head coach Mark McQueen resigned after 19 years with the Richmond baseball program.
Senior Ben Weisburger set an all-time scoring record of points made in a career on the men's club ice hockey team on Jan.
Tuesday night, the women's basketball team outlasted the Fordham University Rams in a double overtime thriller, winning 78-77 on a game-winning shot by freshman guard Janelle Hubbard.
Injuries have been a problem for both the women's soccer and basketball teams at University of Richmond this year. In the fall, the women's soccer team lost three key players to major injuries, all but dismantling its hopes at a successful season and leaving athletes with uncertain futures. "I think we do an excellent job here at Richmond of taking our time and making sure the kid gets back safely," soccer coach Peter Albright said.
Contact photographer Caroline VanUmmersen at caroline.vanummersen@richmond.edu
Saturday, 4,200 fans watched the inaugural game for University of Richmond's men's lacrosse team at Robins Stadium.
4th Quarter 0:00- UVA runs out the clock and holds on to the 13-12 victory. Thanks for reading. 4th Quarter 0:06- UVA, with possession, calls timeout.
University of Richmond men's lacrosse team is gearing up for its inaugural season. After being instated as a Division I program in September 2012, the team is now days away from action. The season will begin with a huge test.
Final Score: Richmond 64 - St. Bonaventure 62 What Happened: Richmond, playing in its first game since the team announced Cedrick Lindsay's was season over and Derrick Williams left the team for personal reasons, really need this win.
First-half score: Richmond - 31, Saint Bonaventure - 36 Analysis: Richmond's offense looked ugly early on in its first half without both Derrick Williams and Cedrick Lindsay, as it trails the Bonnies, 36-31, at the half.
Senior guard Cedrick Lindsay will miss the remainder of Richmond's season because of a torn meniscus in both knees, according to Richmond Athletics. Lindsay leads Richmond and is third in the Atlantic 10 in scoring with 18.3 points per game.
This past Sunday, Denver Broncos defensive linebacker Paris Lenon, Richmond College '00, represented University of Richmond in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Lenon, 36, was a redshirt freshman in 1997 when he was selected for the First Team All-Conference for the Atlantic 10.
