Despite a fourth-quarter comeback by James Madison, Richmond was able to hold on for the win, 35-29, on Saturday in front of a sold-out Robins Stadium.
Beating the second-ranked team in the country seemed unbelievable for unranked Richmond, and a fourth-quarter James Madison comeback nearly left the Spiders with a heartbreaking loss. After building a lead with less than seven minutes remaining in the game, Richmond needed two failed JMU heaves toward the end zone from 30 yards away as time expired to finish off the upset, 35-29. "I'm really excited about the outcome of the game," Richmond coach Danny Rocco said.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 35, James Madison University- 29 What Happened: What looks like an upset on paper doesn't feel like one in Robins Stadium.
4th Quarter, 0:00- Spiders win! The hail mary attempt again falls to the turf, and Richmond escapes with a huge victory over rival JMU.
Freshman Kimberly Sportack scored her first career goal on a penalty corner with time expired, allowing Richmond to beat Saint Joseph's 1-0 Friday. The score was 0-0 when the Spiders were given a penalty corner with less than a minute left in the game.
Storylines: 1) Time for Strauss to step up- The UVA transfer quarterback has been sitting behind starting senior John Laub.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 40, University of New Hampshire- 44 What Happened: A pair of controversial calls pushed the game in the favor of New Hampshire, canceling out a tremendous comeback effort by Richmond.
With the recent struggles of the New York Jets, many are calling for a change at quarterback. But would they do so if they didn't have the most glorified back-up QB in NFL history?
On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 22, the Gottwald atrium was scattered with laptops and cell phones.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 28, Villanova University- 17 What Happened: Richmond's senior cornerback Daryl Hamilton picked the perfect time for his first interception of the season.
Even after Friday night's game ended with a loss for the men's soccer team, the crowd in Robins Stadium was still cheering in support. About 50 men's soccer alumni joined the team on the field for the post game huddle.
A lot of people have asked me during the past few weeks what I was thinking when Jim Miller told us soccer was no more.
Contact videographers Josh Grice at josh.grice@richmond.edu and Marie Jayme at marie.jayme@richmond.edu
University of Richmond community members gathered in the Ukrop Auditorium Sunday afternoon to discuss the Board of Trustees' recent decision to cut the men's track and field and soccer teams in favor of adding a men's lacrosse team at a forum called UR SOS (Save Our Sports). President Edward Ayers spoke and answered questions about the decision and why it took place, while others spoke in opposition to the news.
After the Save Our Sports forum, President Edward Ayers said the Board of Trustees' decision to eliminate men's soccer and track and field programs was final and would not be discussed further. The meeting was held on Sunday at Ukrop Auditorium in Queally Hall for those in opposition of the decision to voice their opinions and to discuss potential alternatives.
What Happened: University of Richmond students, faculty, administrators, alumni and parents packed the Ukrop Auditorium Sunday afternoon to discuss, in a public forum, the Board of Trustees' decision to cut men's soccer and men's track and field to add men's lacrosse.
The coordinator closes the forum, asking everyone to please write down remaining questions on the given note cards with email addresses.
Final Score: Old Dominion University- 45, University of Richmond- 37 What Happened: Richmond's fourth-quarter comeback attempt fell just short, as ODU got the drive it needed to kill the clock after the Spiders pulled to within 8 points with more than 6 minutes to go.
4th Quarter, 0:00- Heinicke takes a knee to end it. ODU- 45, UR- 38. 4th Quarter, 1:19- A great second effort by Harper is going to stop this comeback attempt short, as he picks up the first down on the three-yard run.
Storylines: 1) Stopping a record-setting QB- National media is expected to be watching this game closely, and this is the reason.
