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University of Richmond senior Justin Harper goes to block a shot during the second-round NCAA men's basketball tournament game at Pepsi Center in Denver on Thursday, March 17, 2011. (Anna Kuta/The Collegian)
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Justin Harper drafted by Cavs, traded to Magic

By David Weissman | June 23, 2011

Former University of Richmond forward Justin Harper was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 32nd overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft Thursday night. His Cleveland career was short lived though, as the Cavaliers then traded his rights to the Orlando Magic for a pair of future second round draft choices. Harper is the first Richmond forward drafted since Johnny Newman was selected in the 1986 draft, also by the Cavs. Harper averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over his four year career as a Spider, including career highs of 17.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game his senior season, as he helped Richmond reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Cavs made Harper their first selection of the second round and third overall in this draft.

Football

NFL lockout affecting former Spider Justin Rogers

By David Weissman | June 12, 2011

On April 30, 2011, former University of Richmond cornerback Justin Rogers was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. However, on March 11, 2011, the National Football League entered a lockout, disallowing communication between the organizations and the players. While numerous other former Spiders, such as Lawrence Sidbury (2009, 4th round, Falcons) and Tim Hightower (2008, 5th round, Cardinals), have heard their names called on NFL draft day, Rogers's situation is unique. Due to the lockout, Rogers has been forced to delay his transformation from a collegiate to professional player. "I haven't spoke to [the Bills' organization] since the draft cause I can't with the lockout still being on," Rogers said by phone.

Baseball

McConnell, Mergenthaler selected by MLB rivals

By Andrew Prezioso | June 8, 2011

Two University of Richmond baseball players may have to become rivals after they were selected in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Outfielder Mike Mergenthaler became the second Spider selected in this year as the San Francisco Giants picked him in the 32nd round with the 987th overall pick, joining redshirt junior Adam McConnell who was selected the day before by the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 30th round. Mergenthaler, who played primarily right field for the Spiders this year, was a Second Team All-Atlantic 10 Conference selection this year after leading the team with a .305 batting average, 7 home runs and 45 RBI.

Baseball

Richmond unable to sweep La Salle following a 7-5 loss

By Andrew Prezioso | May 1, 2011

University of Richmond freshman pitcher Andrew Brockett had plenty of time but he threw it all away -- literally -- as his sixth-inning error led to a three-run inning for La Salle University in its 7-5 win Sunday at Pitt Field. Brackett, who came on in the sixth following a lead-off single by Brendan Norton off of Richmond starter Matt Trent, to face Dan Klem, who laid down a sacrifice bunt that was hit directly to Brackett.

Football

Spider Justin Rogers drafted in 7th Round of NFL Draft

By David Weissman | April 30, 2011

Former University of Richmond cornerback Justin Rogers was drafted in the seventh round of the National Football League Draft Saturday. Picked 206th overall by the Buffalo Bills, Rogers is the first Spider football player drafted since defensive end Lawrence Sidbury in the 2009 Draft. Rogers finished as the Colonial Athletic Association's all-time leader in kickoff return yards and ended his career with 12 total interceptions, three of them returned for touchdown. Rogers is joined in the draft pool by fellow Spiders: Martin Parker, Kevin Grayson and Eric McBride.

Baseball

Williams goes 8 as Spiders take the first from La Salle

By Andrew Prezioso | April 29, 2011

Richmond manager Mark McQueen may have no idea how Brett Williams is able to throw eight innings when he doesn't have his best stuff, but it sure came in use Friday afternoon as the Spiders took down the La Salle Explorers, 5-2, in the first game of a critical weekend series. Williams threw 109 pitches in his eight innings of work while giving up a pair of runs.

Baseball

Richmond drops close opener to Rhode Island, 3-2

By David Weissman | April 22, 2011

For University of Richmond baseball team, a "Small" absence could be making a big difference. On a rainy Friday evening at Pitt Field, the Spiders lost the opener of a three-game conference series with the University of Rhode Island, 3-2. The game was the first for Richmond since losing starting shortstop Mike Small for the season as he recently underwent surgery for a dislocated ankle and broken fibula in his right leg.

Sports

One last hoorah on Hoopsday for Richmond

By Kaylin Politzer | April 14, 2011

Mayor Dwight C. Jones called for a citywide celebration on Tuesday, April 12, to honor the Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond men's basketball teams and their success in the NCAA tournament. Hundreds of students, athletes and fans arrived at 4 p.m.

Sports

ACL rehab is extensive

By Rachael Bilney | April 14, 2011

Above freshman Kristen Lybert's bed hangs a 2011 women's soccer schedule with the date Sept. 30 highlighted. Each night as she props her left leg onto a stack of pillows and tightens her leg brace, it is one of the last things she looks at before she falls asleep.

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