BY PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- JeQuan Lewis scored a pair of late buckets in regulation, and the VCU Rams went on to defeat the Richmond Spiders in overtime 87-77, Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in front of 6,886. With the win, VCU advanced to Sunday's Atlantic 10 championship, the Rams fifth straight appearance in the title game. Lewis connected on a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about VCU rallies; advances to fifth straight A-10 title game
Richmond Spiders
VCU takes five-point lead into halftime at Atlantic 10 semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Ahmed Hamdy-Mohamed sparked a 10-2 run midway through the first half, and the VCU Rams took a 36-31 lead over the Richmond Spiders into the locker room at halftime of the Atlantic 10 semifinal at PPG Paints Arena. Hamdy converted one of two free throws and followed with spectacular block of a Khwan Fore dunk attempt at the other end of the … [Read more...] about VCU takes five-point lead into halftime at Atlantic 10 semifinal
Former Richmond standout Justin Harper signs with Sixers
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com PHILADELPHIA - Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper has earned another shot in the NBA, signing a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, Harper signed two 10-day contracts with the Detroit Pistons, scoring 13 points in five games played. A Richmond native, Harper has played the last two seasons with the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Former Richmond standout Justin Harper signs with Sixers
T.J. Cline named USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Richmond's T.J. Cline as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 29. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. As the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week, Cline was nominated for the weekly award, which … [Read more...] about T.J. Cline named USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59
First thought after Dayton's 75-59 victory over Richmond in Atlantic 10 action, Thursday night. By PAUL GOTHAM Charles Cooke led five in double figures and keyed a decisive second-half run as the University of Dayton Flyers improved to 14-4 and 5-1 in conference play with a 75-59 victory over the University of Richmond Spiders. Threes of Separation Dayton's overall … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59