Women Spiders rally late versus crosstown rivals
By Jimmy James | 8 hours agoThe University of Richmond women’s lacrosse team defeated Virginia Commonwealth University 12-9 at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium March 18.
The University of Richmond women’s lacrosse team defeated Virginia Commonwealth University 12-9 at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium March 18.
The University of Richmond men’s basketball team lost to George Mason University 62-57 in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, NY March 8.
Senior forward Tyler Burton, who was named to the Second Team All-A-10 before the game, made an impact on both sides of the floor throughout the game.
The Spiders shot just over 30% from the field in the first half, making only 7 of 22 field goals.
In the second half, the Spiders struggled shooting, going 0 for 9 from 3-point range..
After taking over as the University of Richmond men’s basketball team’s interim head coach, Peter Thomas, ‘07 reflected on his experience taking over the team, his relationship with UR basketball and going from a walk-on player to a coach.
With this win against Fordham, UR advanced to the semifinals of the A-10 Tournament.
The Spiders got the job done in the paint, though, as at the final buzzer, UR outscored Dayton 42-26 in points in the paint.
The University of Richmond men’s golf team took home third place in Hilton Head, SC as the team competed against 17 other schools at the Wexford Intercollegiate.
The University of Richmond women’s basketball team defeated Saint Bonaventure University 87-45 in their final regular season game on Feb. 25.