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Richmond vs. William & Mary first-half analysis

By David Weissman | November 28, 2012

First-half score: University of Richmond- 34, College of William & Mary- 32 Important Stats: UR's Darien Brothers (5-5, 3-3 from three-point range, 13 pts, 5 rebounds), UR's Greg Robbins (4-6, 9 pts), W&M's Kyle Gillard (6-6, 13 pts), W&M's Tim Rusthoven (4-8, 10 pts), UR: 7-7 FT's, W&M outscoring UR in paint, 20-8. Analysis: Pretty well-played half from two teams that appear evenly matched, which is not what the Spiders wanted coming into this game.

Sports

Rapid Recap: Richmond 21, William & Mary 14

By David Weissman | November 17, 2012

Final Score: University of Richmond- 21, College of William & Mary- 14 What Happened: For the second straight game, Richmond's defense bailed out a mistake by the Spiders' young quarterback, as the unit held strong late in the fourth quarter with William & Mary in the red-zone threatening to tie the game.

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Spiders top century mark in blowout win, 101-58, over Seahawks

By Mia Lichter | November 14, 2012

The University of Richmond men's basketball team took an early lead and never looked back, defeating University of North Carolina-Wilmington 101-58 in its second game of the season Tuesday. "I thought our pressure and intensity dictated tonight's game in our favor," coach Chris Mooney said. After a back-and-forth start with a brief tie, Richmond gained momentum.

Swimming & Diving

Swimming and diving focuses on "the process"

By Ryann Dannelly | November 14, 2012

The University of Richmond's swimming and diving team members focus on "The Process," which enables success on the daily level. "The Process" is a phrase that head swimming coach Matt Barany uses with his team that the focus and energy of the swimmers to each day, instead of strictly focusing on the end of the season, Barany said. "In college athletics, people are obsessed with the end result, and a lot of teams don't do a good job in the middle," Barany said.

Club Sports

Richmond adopts sport club classification system

By Rachel Bevels | November 14, 2012

Members of the Sport Club Council for the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness adopted a classification system last year to provide financial resources more equitably to clubs at various levels of competition, participation and financial need. The number of sport clubs at the university has increased from 15 to about 34 during the last four years, said Seth Thomas, assistant director for sports.

Sports

Spiders survive comeback, edge out Blue Hens, 23-17

By David Weissman | November 10, 2012

Delaware quarterback Trent Hurley's final throw into the end zone was caught by Richmond safety Cooper Taylor, spoiling the Blue Hens' fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Down 20-7 to begin the fourth quarter, Delaware fought back to give itself a chance, down just six points with two seconds remaining and the ball 27 yards from the end zone, but Taylor's interception, the Blue Hens' fifth turnover of the game, ended the game in Richmond's favor, 23-17. "We were never really able to put them away offensively," Richmond coach Danny Rocco said.

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Rapid Recap: Richmond 23, Delaware 17

By David Weissman | November 10, 2012

Final Score: University of Richmond- 23, University of Delaware- 17 What Happened: Richmond truly escaped with a victory today despite a sloppy second-half effort by the offense, which had trouble all game turning 1st and goal situations into touchdowns, even failing to get any points on two occasions.

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Richmond overcomes slow start to defeat Lancers, 71-61

By Amanda Minnitte | November 10, 2012

Richmond guard Kris King's jump shot at the end of the first half put the Spiders ahead for the first time; the team didn't trail for the rest of the game. The game started with a quick turnover by the Spiders, which foreshadowed the first half, as they had nine total during the period. Senior Rachael Bilney finished with the most points for the Spiders at 19, 13 of which came in the first half.

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Spiders rout Flames, 84-42, in season opener

By David Weissman | November 9, 2012

Richmond was ahead by 12 points before Liberty University scored its first points, and the Spiders just kept extending their lead the rest of the game. On opening night, Richmond was able to get all 14 players in its lineup into the game, routing the Flames, 84-42.

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Richmond vs. Liberty first-half analysis

By David Weissman | November 9, 2012

First-half score: University of Richmond- 41, Liberty University- 21 Important Stats: Darien Brothers- 5-6 shooting, 4-4 from 3-point range, 14 pts; Liberty has eight turnovers to Richmond's three; UR 6-10 on free throws; Derrick Williams- 5 pts, 7 rebounds. Analysis: Darien Brothers looks like the leader on a team ready to take a big step forward.

Sports

Women's Basketball Season Preview

By David Weissman | November 9, 2012

Picked to finish second in the Atlantic-10 by a preseason coaches' poll, Richmond women's basketball looks to take the next big step under eighth-year head coach Michael Shafer. Getting to the WNIT tournament the past four seasons, this Spider lineup has the look of a NCAA tournament team. Richmond returns four starters -- Rachael Bilney, Keri Soppe, Liz Brown and Genevieve Okoro -- from last year's 23-9 campaign, a season that was successful despite numerous injuries.

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