UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Junior Genevieve Okoro suffered a season-ending knee injury that will sideline her the rest of the 2012-13 season. I am heartbroken for Gen,” said head coach Michael Shafer. “She was on her way to a breakout year and had it cut short is just sad. I know she will still play an important role on our team, as she has always been a voice for us, … [Read more...] about Injury sidelines Spider’s Genevieve Okoro for 2012-13 season
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Performance of the Week | Genevieve Okoro
Heading into a season full of high expectations, any basketball team will look to its experienced upperclasswomen for leadership and strong performance on the court. When that team gets off to slow start, the dependency on the veterans to step up only becomes stronger. The Richmond Spiders women's basketball team entered the 2012-13 season with high … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Genevieve Okoro
Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
CANCUN, Mexico-- The Spiders overcame a halftime deficit and hung on late to beat Wichita State,49-46, Friday at the Cancun Challenge. The Spiders improved to 3-3, while Wichita State fell to 2-3. "I was very pleased with our ability to dig deep and find a way," said head coach Michael Shafer. "We only took 36 shots for the game and the way it was being played, it was … [Read more...] about Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
Richmond women’s basketball sign 3 to NLIs for 2013
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Head coach Michael Shafer announced the signing of three freshmen to the 2013 class. Dazia Hall, a 5’11 guard/forward from Potomac, Md., joins the Spiders after playing for Bullis High School and Fairfax Stars AAU team, coached by Aggie McCormick. “Dazia is a versatile athlete who can play several positions,” said Shafer. “She will come in … [Read more...] about Richmond women’s basketball sign 3 to NLIs for 2013
Richmond battle undefeated Hartford but fall, 59-54
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Richmond battled an undefeated Hartford to the end, but fell 59-54, Sunday afternoon at Chase Arena. The Spiders fell to 1-3 on the season, while Hartford improved to 4-0, remaining undefeated at home. Hartford maintained a 30-23 lead going into the break, but it was the Spiders who struck early to get the score to within 34-31 with … [Read more...] about Richmond battle undefeated Hartford but fall, 59-54