FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Richmond fell to Florida Gulf Coast, 81-67, Friday night at Alico, Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. Richmond fell to 4-1 on the season, while FGCU improved to 3-1. The Eagles never trailed and scored the game's first seven points, before Richmond got on the board after a Liz Brown layup five minutes into the contest. The Eagles led by 12 at half, 48-36, … [Read more...] about Spiders dropped by Florida Gulf Coast
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Temple Women drop finale of Junkanoo Jam
FREEPORT, Bahamas – Despite a 12-point lead midway through the first half, the Temple women's basketball team struggled in the second half and dropped a 59-53 decision to St. John's in the Owls' final game of the Junkanoo Jam. The loss is the fourth straight for Temple (2-4), while St. John's improves to 3-3 overall. Shey Peddy scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Owls. … [Read more...] about Temple Women drop finale of Junkanoo Jam
Bria Powell commits to Richmond
Richmond, VA - Women’s basketball head coach Michael Shafer announced the signing of guard Bria Powell (Virginia Beach, Va.) to a National Letter of Intent Tuesday. “Bria is a versatile, athletic player,” said Shafer. “She will fit well into our style of play, as she can really defend and disrupt on the defensive end as well as attack on the offensive end. She is a good … [Read more...] about Bria Powell commits to Richmond
49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
RICHMOND, VA – Behind four double-figure scorers, the Charlotte 49ers (5-0) defeated VCU (2-2), 68-58, on the road to remain undefeated. “We showed tremendous character and toughness tonight,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “VCU is a good team and every time they made a run we answered. Epiphany and Ny stepped up and hit big shots. Jennifer and Paige were huge on the … [Read more...] about 49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
Minutewomen’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross
WORCESTER, Mass. - Freshman Emily Mital (Frisco, Texas/Frisco Liberty) hit a long-range three to cut the deficit to four with 1:31 remaining, however Holy Cross made its free throws down the stretch to hold off the UMass women's basketball team, 76-64, in the Hart Center on Tuesday evening. The setback leaves the Minutewomen at 1-3 on the year, while the Crusaders improve to … [Read more...] about Minutewomen’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross