UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - Sophomore Genevieve Okoro scored a team-high 19 points to lead four Spiders in double figures as Richmond rolled past Miami (OH), 76-54, on Thursday night at the Robins Center. The game was a close affair for the first five minutes, with Richmond holding the 10-9 edge but the Spiders soon pieced together a game-changing 17-0 run to … [Read more...] about Richmond rolls, awaits Virigina rematch
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Baker cooks Richmond, St. Joseph’s advances
By Kyle Soppe With top seeded Saint Bonaventure already advancing, both of these March Madness bubble teams knew that with two wins, they would put themselves in a favorable position for the selection crew one week from Monday. Richmond handled the Hawks less than a month ago, when Becca Wann led the Spiders to a 78-59 victory. They dominated the glass, as Wann combined with … [Read more...] about Baker cooks Richmond, St. Joseph’s advances
A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – St. Joseph’s vs. Richmond
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #4/#5 match up between the St. Joseph's Hawks and Richmond Spiders. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your refresh … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – St. Joseph’s vs. Richmond
Spiders Sputter, Charlotte Cruises
By Kyle Soppe The Richmond Spiders, already locked into the four seed in next weeks A-10 tournament, traveled to North Carolina to play the Charlotte 49ers. The game was important both ways, as the Spiders looked to strengthen their NCAA resume while the 49ers looked to assure themselves of the sixth seed in next weekends tournament. The home team came out with a game … [Read more...] about Spiders Sputter, Charlotte Cruises
Spiders spy 4 seed
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va-- Richmond grinded out a 59-45 decision over Duquesne Wednesday night to conclude their home slate at the Robins Center. Richmond improved to 22-6, 9-4, while Duquesne fell to 19-9, 7-6. The 22 wins is the Spiders’ most since 2004-05, the last time the program went to the NCAA tournament. Richmond snapped Duquesne’s four-game win streak … [Read more...] about Spiders spy 4 seed