CANCUN, Mexico-- Richmond had its two-game win streak snapped against Wisconsin-Green Bay, 79-48, Saturday at the Cancun Challenge. Richmond fell to 3-4, while Wisconsin-Green Bay (who is receiving votes in the Top-25 poll) improved to 4-1. The Spiders walked away from theCancun Challenge with a 2-1 mark. No team went undefeated. Green Bay started hot early, pushing its … [Read more...] about Richmond comes up short against Wisconsin-Green Bay, 79-48
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Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
CANCUN, Mexico-- The Spiders overcame a halftime deficit and hung on late to beat Wichita State,49-46, Friday at the Cancun Challenge. The Spiders improved to 3-3, while Wichita State fell to 2-3. "I was very pleased with our ability to dig deep and find a way," said head coach Michael Shafer. "We only took 36 shots for the game and the way it was being played, it was … [Read more...] about Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. CANCUN, Mexico - Junior Greg Robbins scored a career-high 15 points as Richmond defeated Rutgers 58-53 to improve to 9-7 all-time against the Big East Conference. Robbins made 5-of-6 field goals and 3-of-4 three-pointers, had four steals and three rebounds as he led the Spiders to their 10th victory in the last 15 games against a BCS … [Read more...] about Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Illinois holds off Spiders in Cancun
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. CANCUN, Mexico - Sophomore Darien Brothers scored a career-high 22 points, but Illinois held off Richmond 70-61 in the Cancun Challenge Tuesday at the Moon Palace Resort. The Spiders had a rough first half, shooting just 23.8 percent from the field and trailing by 18 at the break. But Richmond came out energized in the second half, … [Read more...] about Illinois holds off Spiders in Cancun