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High-scoring Spiders take out Wolfpack, 81-75

By David Weissman | November 20, 2010

With 18 seconds left in the game, Richmond senior Brittani Shells emerged through a crowd of tired players bumping into each other to claim the inbound pass, stutter stepped and laid the ball perfectly off the backboard to give the Spiders a five-point lead. The inbound play, drawn up by Richmond coach Michael Shafer, proved to be the dagger in the latest women's basketball team victory over the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. A few seconds later, after forcing a Wolfpack turnover, the Spiders ran the same play with Shells again claiming the ball successfully but missing the layup.

Football

Richmond ends season with blowout loss to W&M

By Andrew Prezioso | November 20, 2010

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. ? For the first time since 2006, there won't be any playoff football in Richmond this year. Needing a win against the College of William & Mary to keep its playoff chances alive, the University of Richmond instead lost, 41-3, Saturday evening in Williamsburg, Va. "Well obviously it didn't turn out the way we expected it to," Richmond coach Latrell Scott said.

The men's cross country fall 2010 A-10 race. Photo by Collegian staff 
Cross Country

Men's cross country to run in NCAA Championships

By Keon Monroe | November 18, 2010

The University of Richmond's men's cross country team was ranked 28th in the nation on Tuesday by the Pre-NCAA Championship Division I Coaches' Poll for the first time in team history. The ranking was announced on Tuesday, giving Richmond 46 points as the only team represented in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Football

Spiders, Tribe meet for South's oldest football rivalry

By Amanda Sullivan | November 18, 2010

No. 18 Richmond will travel to No. 6 William & Mary Saturday in need of a win to make its fourth-straight playoff appearance. William & Mary leads the all-time series 59-55-5, but Richmond has won the last five matchups. "For this season, I can say this is the biggest rivalry we are going to have," senior linebacker Eric McBride said.

Sports

Media Timeout: 11/18/2010

By Amelia Vogler | November 18, 2010

? The University of Connecticut women's basketball team, quite arguably the most prolific college basketball team in the past five years (men's or women's), almost got dethroned by the Baylor University Bears on its homecourt.

Sports

It's the most wonderful time of the year

By Amelia Vogler | November 18, 2010

It's the most wonderful time of the year. It's the hap, happiest season(s) of aaaaaalllll! Now I know Andy Williams was singing about the magical, whimsical Christmahannukwaanzaka season that has slowly but mightily taken over the advertising world, and I do love this time of year as well, but for other reasons. Don't get me wrong: If Taylor Swift's "Last Christmas," or Bobby Helms' quintessential and epic song, "Jingle Bell Rock," come on my iPod shuffle in any season other than the day after Thanksgiving, (which is when my mom allows us to blast Christmas music and begin adorning our house with crappy ornaments we made as kindergartners), I'll let it ride.

Football

Are all 60 minutes still relevant in football?

By David Weissman | November 18, 2010

We've all heard the football coaches say it. In the movies, in the interviews, in the pep talks, "You've got to play hard for 60 minutes." Aside from the obvious mathematical problems the possibility of overtime can present, recent results in some big-time football games seem to suggest this is just typical coachspeak. In many games, one team jumps to a big lead early on and then just coasts through the rest of the game (see last Sunday's Broncos-Chiefs game where the Broncos went up 35-0 midway through the second quarter). Even more prevalent are the games that are pretty close (often ugly games where neither team is playing particularly well) until one team makes a big play late to decide the outcome. With six wins and four losses this season, the University of Richmond's football team is looking to secure a playoff spot this Saturday at the College of William & Mary.

Sports

Richmond hangs on to defeat Appalachian State, 88-78

By Andrew Prezioso | November 17, 2010

Senior point guard Brittani Shells is already tired three games into the season. But she has a good reason to be tired. Shells scored 28 points to lead the University of Richmond to a 88-78 victory against Appalachian State University Wednesday night at the Robins Center.

Football

Photo Gallery: Richmond vs. Rhode Island Football 2010

By Anna Kuta | November 14, 2010

Richmond overcame five turnovers to defeat the University of Rhode Island, 15-6, and keep its playoff hopes alive headed into the season finale against William & Mary. Contact photographer Anna Kuta at anna.kuta@richmond.edu and photographer Jimmy Young at jimmy.young@richmond.edu

Sports

Photo Gallery: Football Senior Day 2010

By Anna Kuta | November 14, 2010

The 2010 senior class has led Richmond to 41 wins and three playoff appearances, including two conference titles (2007 and 2009) and the 2008 FCS National Championship. Contact photographer Anna Kuta at anna.kuta@richmond.edu and Jimmy Young at jimmy.young@richmond.edu

Football

Richmond survives Rhode Island, 15-6, on Senior Day

By Amelia Vogler | November 13, 2010

The University of Richmond football seniors earned this win. The Richmond defense kept the Spiders' playoff hopes alive as the Spiders defeated Colonial Athletic Association foe, the University of Rhode Island Rams, 15-6 in a key conference matchup on Saturday Nov.

Sports

New Spiders add depth to an experienced team

By Zak Kozuchowski | November 13, 2010

The University of Richmond's men's basketball team's 79-37 win over The Citadel Friday night showed the depth of this year's team, and gave two talented freshmen the chance to showcase their skills. With 6:54 remaining in the first half, the Spiders already led 30-11, and the reserves started pouring in.

Sports

Cheerleaders hope to establish game traditions

By Amanda Sullivan | November 10, 2010

Cheerleaders stand on the sidelines of the E. Claiborne Robins Stadium and face people who have no allegiance to the University of Richmond yet: high school football recruits. "When a game environment isn't optimal, I think the cheerleaders are always quick to be blamed," Richmond cheerleading coach Erin Martin said. Martin said the cheerleaders' position during games served as a challenge, and there were only so many ways they could get fans to cheer. Senior captain Jayme Epstein said it was difficult to change the raw emotions during a game. "We don't really know how to get people excited and on their feet when our team scores a touchdown," she said.

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