NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Richmond’s Becca Wann and VCU’s Jessica Pellechio have been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the league office announced on Monday. The duo was recognized for games played during the week of Dec. 3-9. Wann came off the bench and averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists to pace … [Read more...] about Wann, Pellechio claim A-10 women’s basketball weekly awards
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Spiders extend winning streak in defeat over UNC Greensboro, 104-69
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Richmond cruised to an early lead and never looked back as it defeated UNC Greensboro, 104-69, Saturday at Fleming Gym. Richmond won its fourth-straight as it improved to 7-4 overall. Richmond scored 100 points for the first time since beating Howard 101-57 on Dec. 15, 2004. Richmond had five players in double-figures, led by Kristina King’s 20 points. … [Read more...] about Spiders extend winning streak in defeat over UNC Greensboro, 104-69
Cavaliers cruise, Spiders season ends
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
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
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