By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Less than 10 minutes remained in Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup. Richmond's ShawnDre Jones dribbled into the open court from the right side. Without a defender between Jones and basket, it looked like a routine layup opportunity. Then the junior guard glanced to his left and saw Dayton's Dyshawn Pierre in pursuit. Jones hesitated. His … [Read more...] about Defense keys Dayton’s quarter-final win
Richmond Spiders
With “season on line” Richmond holds off Fordham
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- T.J. Cline and ShawnDre' Jones combined for six points during a decisive second-half run as the Richmond Spiders defeated Fordham, 70-55 in second round action in the Atlantic 10 Championship, Thursday afternoon. After watching a 16-point halftime advantage dwindle to three, Richmond responded with ten straight. Cline converted a rebound and … [Read more...] about With “season on line” Richmond holds off Fordham
Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com DETROIT - Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. A 2011 Spider graduate, Harper averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League this season. He shot 48.5% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc and 88.5% from the … [Read more...] about Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Bona to face tough test in Richmond
By PAUL GOTHAM If Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-6/4-3) are to snap their current three-game losing skid, they will have to slow one of the nation's more efficient offenses. The Richmond Spiders (12-8/3-4) rank top ten in the country for field goal percentage (49.8), 2-pt. field goal percentage (57.0) and effective field goal percentage (60.2/factors both 2-pt. … [Read more...] about Bona to face tough test in Richmond
Richmond wins thriller at GW in double overtime
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Junior ShawnDre' Jones scored 13 of his game-high 29 points in the overtime periods as the University of Richmond men’s basketball team picked up a thrilling 98-90 double-overtime victory over George Washington on Thursday night in front of a national TV audience. Entering Thursday night, the Colonials were unbeaten at … [Read more...] about Richmond wins thriller at GW in double overtime