Tropical Storm Ophelia was no match for the Spiders as the University of Richmond field hockey team defeated Saint Louis University 5-2 in a rainy matchup at Crenshaw Field Sept. 23.
After being forced to step away from the team due to heart surgery back in February, University of Richmond men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Mooney reflected on his recovery, the ever-growing transfer portal and UR’s new NIL collective with the 2023-2024 season on the horizon.
Former University of Richmond football player Kobie Turner, ‘21, played in his first NFL game Sept. 10 in the Los Angeles Rams’ season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
UR’s loss against American was the team’s second overtime loss in just three games, so this time around, the Spiders’ offense came out prepared and with a sense of urgency from the get go.
Coming off the interception, the Spiders’ drive ended in another field goal attempt, but this time it was blocked, making Lopez 0-for-2 on field goals.
After a complete 3-0 victory over James Madison University, the University of Richmond field hockey team lost in overtime 2-1 at home against American University Sept. 1.
After a 2-1 overtime loss to Longwood University in their season opener, the University of Richmond field hockey team bounced back with a 3-0 victory over James Madison University Aug. 27. Over 600 people were in attendance as the first whistle sounded, including members from other athletic teams at UR.
The University of Richmond field hockey team took to Crenshaw Field for the first time this season on Aug. 25 with a game against Longwood University.
In the first half, the Spiders had two shots, whereas the Tribe had four. By period two, the Spiders only had two more shots while the Tribe added 14 for a total of 17 shots.
“I mean, it’s been a dream since I was a kid,” Dykes said. “I mean, it was something that I’ve always wanted to do when I started playing football.”
