By Kyle Soppe In the second round of the WNIT, the Richmond Spiders battled the Virginia Cavaliers in a rematch from December 4th (a 69-56 Cavalier victory). The final score this time around was nearly identical, as Virgina beat Richmond 68-55. While many things have changed over the last 3+ months, Abby Oliver and Ariana Moorer are still the go-to options for their … [Read more...] about Cavaliers cruise, Spiders season ends
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Spiders continue dominance of Rams
By Kyle Soppe Senior night at UR was all about their lone senior, Abby Oliver. She was recognized before the game with a ceremony, and wasn't properly recognized by Fordham's defense, as the Roanoke native buried the Rams, 63-50. A projected defensive battle started with both offenses clicking on all cylinders in the early going. Charlotte Stoddart swished home a corner … [Read more...] about Spiders continue dominance of Rams
Richmond Rolls, Ready For Conference Play
By Kyle Soppe With the Richmond Spiders riding a five game win streak and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks the champion of the past three Christmas City Classic's, this was as highly anticipated as any non conference game. The two teams did not disappoint in the early going, with the young Spiders being led by their lone senior and the Hawks being guided by their most … [Read more...] about Richmond Rolls, Ready For Conference Play
Sharp Spiders Shooting Puts Out Flame
By Kyle Soppe "I realistically would have been happy with 6-4 mark at this point. Learning from winning is much better than learning from losing." Coach Michael Schafer isn't the only one surprised with the upstart Spiders. They defeated Liberty 66-54 for their third straight win, and ninth in 11 contests. Richmond controlled the game early, and despite a … [Read more...] about Sharp Spiders Shooting Puts Out Flame
A-10 Performance of the Week | Keri Soppe
By Aaron M Smith If you told Richmond Spiders head coach Michael Shafer before Thursday's game at North Carolina State that for most of the first half the Spiders would be without their two main scoring threats, he would have probably passed. But that is exactly the predicament the Spiders found themselves in, as Abby Oliver and Gen Okoro were forced to the bench early … [Read more...] about A-10 Performance of the Week | Keri Soppe