The Collegian
Saturday, December 09, 2023

Sports


Sports

Men's basketball tips off against The Citadel

The University of Richmond men's basketball team ended last season with a number of accolades it hadn't seen in a long time, if ever. The Spiders ended last season on a record-breaking streak, finishing with a school record-tying 26 wins and ranked 24th in the Associated Press Top-25 poll. The team also set school records for blocks and steals in a single season with 158 and 289 respectively. The Spiders face The Citadel for their home opener in the Robins Center at 7 p.m.


Football

Laub, Boston are back at the right time for the Spiders

Don't look now, but the recent national champions are poised for a playoff run. It wasn't just because the University of Richmond won a virtual elimination game against James Madison University on Saturday evening, but it was also the way the Spiders played that gives hope that their season will continue in December. The biggest change was at the quarterback position.


Football

Game Preview: Richmond vs. James Madison

It may only be the beginning of November, but for the University of Richmond, the remaining three football games all have a December feel to them. With its record at 4-4, the Spiders are one loss away from most likely missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006.


Sports

New design in store for mascot, Spidey

Spidey is getting a makeover. Samantha Tannich, design director for university communications, said the idea for the redesign began when the communications team was discussing new outlets for collegiate licensed products.


Football

Q&A with Tyler Kirchoff

Q: When did you first start playing football? A: "My first team was coached by my dad when I was in third grade." Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this season? A: "Earning more playing time to help contribute to wins has been one of my biggest accomplishments, along with the game against Coastal Carolina where I scored four rushing touchdowns and had over 100 rushing yards.


Sports

Media Timeout: 10/28/2010

? Looks like some Germans wanted to fry up some calamari. Paul the Octopus, the slimy predictor who fascinated soccer fans by correctly predicting the results at this year's World Cup, died Tuesday.