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Football lineman arrested on felony charges of hit-and-run

By Nabila Khouri | March 1, 2012

Richmond football offensive lineman redshirt sophomore Jimmy Speros was arrested Wednesday afternoon on felony charges of hit-and-run causing personal injury, and if he is convicted could face up to 10 years in prison, according to a report by Nick Dutton and Angela Pellerano of CBS6. According to NBC12's Andy Jenks, Speros was later released on a $3,500 unsecured bond on Wednesday and will appear in General District Court today. According to CBS6, Speros, who was driving a pick-up truck, collided into an SUV that was going east on Patterson Ave.

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Spiders sink Flyers, 82-71, on Senior Night

By David Weissman | March 1, 2012

On Senior Night for University of Richmond's men basketball team, the six seniors on the team scored a combined two points, but they were the loudest. With 1:32 left to play in the game and the Spiders leading, 71-60, senior guard Francis-Cedric Martel took the ball, drove into the lane and jumped high into the air over University of Dayton center Matt Kavanaugh for a dunk that brought the crowd to its feet.

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Spiders claim their first victory of the 2012 season

By Will Offit | February 25, 2012

Coming off a string of postponements and cancellations, the University of Richmond baseball team continued its first home games Saturday in a double-header against Niagara University. After losing the first game, 11-10, off an 11th-inning home run, the Spiders made a statement in game two, winning, 10-1, for their first victory of the season. "This win is huge," Richmond starting pitcher Jacob Mayers said.

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Greek life supports basketball and breast cancer awareness

By Anika Kempe | February 23, 2012

Sororities and fraternities decked themselves out in pink and gathered at the Spiders basketball game on Saturday to show support for Richmond and breast cancer research as part of the Student Activities Council's first "Greek Spirit Challenge." Kappa Alpha Theta won the $250 prize for having the most members there.

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Spiders take down Duquesne, 59-45, in final home game

By David Weissman | February 23, 2012

University of Richmond sophomore Becca Wann wasn't a starter at the beginning of the year, but several injuries pushed her into the lineup of the Atlantic 10's youngest team. Leading her team with a double-double Wednesday night, Wann made the most of the extra minutes in a crucial game against Duquesne University.

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Richmond bounces back, takes down Fordham, 63-50

By David Weissman | February 19, 2012

Bouncing back from its first loss in six games, University of Richmond was able to pull away from Fordham University late in the game Sunday afternoon with a pair of hustle plays and some timely field goals. After withstanding Fordham's early shooting success, the Spiders built a lead starting midway through the first half and never trailed the rest of the game. Down 10 points with under five minutes to play, the Rams benefitted from five quick points by guard Abigail Corning to cut the Spiders' lead to five, 52-47, with more than three minutes remaining.

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Ball falls Spiders way in win over Charlotte, 53-52

By David Weissman | February 18, 2012

The Robins Center crowd is starting to get used to entertaining games from its University of Richmond men's basketball team, with three straight games coming down to the final possession. Saturday night's game against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte came down to a few inches on the final two possessions, with the ball rolling Richmond's way both times. First, the Spiders took possession down, 52-51, with 47 seconds remaining and, with the shot clock winding down, guard Cedrick Lindsay drove down the middle of the lane.

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Corp invited to NFL Combine; out to prove knee fully healed

By David Weissman | February 16, 2012

Aaron Corp, the starting quarterback for Richmond's recent 3-8 campaign, has been invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, an invitation that appeared unlikely when he suffered a season-ending knee injury during the 2010 season. The injury, which he suffered during a 17-0 loss to the University of New Hampshire on Oct.

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Spiders fall, 69-67, to Colonials; last-second shot missed

By David Weissman | February 11, 2012

University of Richmond guard Darien Brothers's three-point attempt from the corner rattled around the rim and bounced out with five seconds remaining, taking with it Richmond's chance at avoiding the regular-season sweep by George Washington University. After holding a game-high seven-point lead with under four minutes remaining, the Colonials went on a 14-2 run during the next three and a half minutes to take the lead, 69-64.

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Spiders defeat Explorers, 78-76, behind 22 pts from D. Williams

By David Weissman | February 9, 2012

Three-pointers dominated the first 38 minutes of Wednesday night's game between the University of Richmond and La Salle University; Spider forward Derrick Williams dominated the final two. During that span, Williams scored five points and pulled down six offensive rebounds, four of which came during one possession.

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Meet the Hart of Richmond athletic equipment

By David Weissman | February 9, 2012

Equipment manager Ken Hart has seen many changes in University of Richmond athletics over the past 31 years, but one thing has remained constant: Hart's job managing Spider equipment. Hart took his position in 1981 and quickly made an impression on alumni prominently involved in the department, such as John Averett, RC '60.

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Lack of recognition for Brady is appalling

By Matt Dunn | February 9, 2012

First, I'd like to apologize to my fellow Giant fans. As much as I'd love to ramble for days about how they won the Super Bowl and what an amazing journey this season has been, there is a more pressing issue we need to deal with. When his last second Hail Mary attempt hit the end zone turf of Lucas Oil Stadium, Tom Brady watched his last chance at winning Super Bowl XLVI disappear.

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