Second-half surge sends Xavier past Richmond, 85-62
By Andrew Prezioso | January 29, 2011Senior forward Kevin Smith's contributions for the University of Richmond are rarely visible by looking at the stat sheet.
Senior forward Kevin Smith's contributions for the University of Richmond are rarely visible by looking at the stat sheet.
It was her junior year of high school and Allie Albright had just finished her leg of the 800 meter when her left leg locked and panic set in. Down on the track, athletic trainers, teammates and parents around her desperately tried to release her clenched muscles and relax her leg. But it was too stiff.
The Cosmos shifted last week with the discovery of a new zodiac sign. The new sign, Ophiuchus, threw many devout believers' astrological balances out of whack.
The University of Richmond men's and women's track & field started the indoor season building upon the success the cross country teams had in the fall. The Spider women placed fourth and the men placed seventh overall on Jan.
The University of Richmond women's swim and dive team will host its second home meet of the season against James Madison University at 4 p.m.
The men's tennis team expects to progress mentally and physically and hopes to finish the season as a top contender in the Atlantic-10 conference tournament. The team had a successful fall season with its new head coach, Ben Johnson, and is ready to improve. A change in the head coaching position can pose certain difficulties to a team: following new practice regimes and acclimating to different techniques and expectations.
? New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will now be known as "Dirty" Sanchez. In the fourth quarter of Sunday's AFC Championship game with his team trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19, Sanchez was relaxed -- maybe a little too relaxed.
The only dispute I ever imagined between rap star Lil Wayne and NBA star LeBron James was who had the best new ink. For years they've appeared to be close friends.
The University of Richmond women's basketball team lost 73-62 Wednesday afternoon at the Robins Center against Atlantic 10 Conference foe, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Spiders, who came into today's home game winning four of their past five games, were out-rebounded 53-42.
Senior guard Kevin Anderson scored 26 points and junior forward Darrius Garrett had a highlight reel dunk as Richmond defeated the University of Dayton, 70-61, Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio. Richmond held its own against a strong rebounding Dayton team and grabbed 38 rebounds compared to Dayton's 40.
Two years ago, the University of Richmond women's basketball team was 15 minutes away from winning the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament and winning the automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Brittani Shells hung her head as University of Dayton guard Patrice Lalor made two free throws to give the Flyers a 60-53 lead over the University of Richmond women's basketball team.
Former University of Richmond defensive tackle Martin Parker was named the defensive Most Valuable Player of Saturday afternoon's East vs.
Former University of Richmond football players Martin Parker and Justin Rogers will head to the NFL Scouting Combine next month after their appearance in the East vs.
The University of Richmond women's basketball team had a slow start this season, but is aiming for a big finish: the Atlantic-10 conference title and an invitation to play in the NCAA Tournament. With a 13-5 overall record, the team entered conference play early this month and claimed three successive wins against George Washington University, the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island. Players such as Brittani Shells, Crystal Goring and Abby Oliver contributed high scores during each game, but the team attributed a unique chemistry both on and off the courts to its success. "I think all really great teams have good chemistry," coach Michael Shafer said.
Two of the three University of Richmond baseball players who were convicted of petty larceny and trespassing charges stemming from thefts last spring in Gray Court are no longer enrolled at Richmond. "The University of Richmond follows clear, established policies in determining academic and athletic eligibility," the athletic department said in a statement.
Hollywood all-stars launched the annual (and often infamous) film awards season Jan. 16 with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Golden Globe Awards.
Cam Newton's decision to enter the NFL Draft last week was no surprise. There was nothing left for him to accomplish during his senior year at Auburn University, except to perhaps become connected to his father's reported $180,000 pay-for-play scheme with Mississippi State University. Newton won't be leaving Auburn with a bachelor's degree in his major, social and behavioral sciences, but he owns a Heisman Trophy and a piece of national championship history. Newton led Auburn to a 14-0 season, throwing for 30 touchdowns and almost 3,000 yards.
? Though this may not be as timely as before, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team made history in late December 2010.
For Richmond coach Chris Mooney's tenure at Richmond, which is now in its sixth season, it has been a story of patience for him.