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Spiders fall to Tribe, 25-23, on last-second touchdown

By David Weissman | November 19, 2011

It was a fitting end to the University of Richmond football's disappointing season. After overcoming a 19-11 deficit to begin the fourth quarter, the Spiders gave up a touchdown with two seconds remaining to give the College of William and Mary the victory, 25-23. The loss is Richmond's eighth straight to end its season, a season that began with a three wins that included a victory over FBS-foe Duke University. Spiders' fullback Kendall Gaskins paced his team's fourth-quarter comeback, finding the end zone twice in the final frame. William & Mary tailback Jonathan Grimes was the Tribe's main offensive threat, rushing for over 200 yards and and a touchdown. This story will be updated later with quotes. Contact staff writer David Weissman at david.weissman@richmond.edu

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Richmond gets offensive balance in win vs. Boston

By Andrew Prezioso | November 18, 2011

In previous years, with an offense centered around guard Brittani Shells, the University of Richmond women's basketball team may not have been able to win a game like Friday night's against Boston University. Guard Abby Oliver, who has taken over the role of leading scorer following the graduation of Shells, did not score until there was a little more than two minutes left in the game.

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MLB Offseason

By admin | November 17, 2011

Now that baseball season is over, the best part of the year for every fan whose team didn't win the World Series has begun.

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Spider of the Week: Kendall Anthony

By Avery Shackelford | November 17, 2011

Q: What were your expectations before the home opener against American? A: Just to contribute and win the game. Q: How does it feel to be the first player at Richmond since 1961 to score 20 or more points in his college debut? A: It's an honor and a blessing from God.

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Thanking the hero I've never met

By Scott Himelein | November 17, 2011

"What's up dudes!" Pat clamors in the door, with a Yankees cap and McNabb jersey on. My godfather has always had that New York Sinatra-esque moxy, to come in a room and light up the mood.

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Spiders win home opener behind balanced offense

By Scott Himelein | November 14, 2011

The University of Richmond women's basketball team is 2-0 this season after beating The College of William & Mary, 77-57, Monday night in the team's home opener. Senior guard Abby Oliver led the Spiders with 19 points; 14 of them coming in the second half. "I tried to relax more [in the second half] but really, I think it was just a team thing," Oliver said.

Football

Richmond's skid reaches 7 in loss to Delaware, 24-10

By David Weissman | November 12, 2011

NEWARK, Del., ? Playing a team whose helmets mimic those of football powerhouse University of Michigan, Richmond made its opponent, University of Delaware, look like the Wolverines. The Blue Hens did most of their damage in the first half on the ground with sophomore running back Pierce against an injury-depleted Spiders' defense.

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In-Game Blog: Richmond at Delaware

By David Weissman | November 12, 2011

4th Quarter, 0:00- The clock hits double zero with the final score: UR 10, UDel 24. 4th Quarter, 1:29- Delaware starting to run out the clock on its inevitable victory. 4th Quarter, 3:03- The Blue Hens defense ends any hope of a Richmond comeback, hitting Corp from behind and forcing a fumble, which a Delaware defender picks up at its own 30. 4th Quarter, 3:33- Gray makes a tiptoe catch along the sideline to pick up 17 yards to the UDel 31.

Field Hockey

Spiders' season over, fall to 3rd-ranked Syracuse, 2-0

By David Weissman | November 12, 2011

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- It was a tale of two halves for University of Richmond's field hockey team on Saturday in College Park, Md. The Spiders outshot Syracuse University, 6-3, in the first half, but failed to capitalize on the opportunities, going into halftime tied, 0-0. In the second half, the number three team in the nation made them pay, scoring two goals, while owning a 9-3 shooting advantage, to win the first round of the NCAA tournament, 2-0, ending Richmond's season. "Field hockey is a sport of momentum," Richmond coach Gina Lucido said.

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In-Game Blog: Richmond vs. No. 3 Syracuse

By David Weissman | November 12, 2011

2nd Half, 0:00- Game and season come to a close for the Richmond Spiders. Final score: UR 0, Cuse 2. 2nd Half, 2:34- Richmond awarded its first penalty corner in a while, but fail to get a shot off. 2nd Half, 3:58- Chances looking slim for a Richmond comeback, but the Spiders won't hang their head after the season they've had. 2nd Half, 8:23- Barry makes a nice pass across the box, and Ostoich runs in to try to put a stick on it, but is unable get there in time. 2nd Half, 11:24- Syracuse showing why it's the No.

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Spiders rally in season opener, defeat American, 66-56

By David Weissman | November 11, 2011

After trailing for most of the first 28 minutes of the game, the Spiders looked to its two young point guards for a spark. Sophomore Cedrick Lindsay and freshman Kendall Anthony responded, leading the University of Richmond on a 9-0 run that put the Spiders ahead of American University, 47-39. On Veteran's Day, the American Eagles were unable to regain the lead the rest of the game, and Richmond escaped an opening-night scare, 66-56. "It wasn't the smoothest game we've ever played," Richmond coach Chris Mooney said.

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Former Richmond football coach sentenced to jail

By Andrew Prezioso | November 10, 2011

Former University of Richmond football coach Latrell Scott was sentenced to 10 days in jail Thursday morning by a Henrico County judge. Scott, who was arrested in August for his second DUI in a 5-10 year span, will serve the time on weekends, starting at 8 p.m.

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Richmond in Quidditch World Cup

By Caroline Croasdaile | November 10, 2011

If you see a guy sprinting across campus wearing tight gold gym shorts in the afternoon, don't be alarmed, it's quidditch. Senior Jessie Kelley founded Richmond's quidditch team in 2009 when she learned that other schools had started playing and competing in the magical game.

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