The Richmond Spiders were defeated by Duquesne University 62-67 in the second round of the A-10 Tournament on March 4.
Down by six with nine minutes left, UR graduate student goalie Megan Gianforte made several consecutive saves that kept the Spiders still in the game.
In the first five minutes, both teams shot the ball well and UR and St. Mary’s traded baskets. UR shot a solid 63% during this stretch.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all collegiate athletics, Mooney is not letting the recent layoff justify the team's loss.
The Spiders men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season 71-87 against 11th-ranked West Virginia University on Dec. 13.
Midway through the first half, the Spiders were able to pick up their intensity and began attacking the basket.
These trials, which only include members of the cross country teams, have been occurring every few weeks.
On Sept. 30, the Colonial Athletic Association released a proposed schedule for a spring 2021 football season.