UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Junior Genevieve Okoro suffered a season-ending knee injury that will sideline her the rest of the 2012-13 season. I am heartbroken for Gen,” said head coach Michael Shafer. “She was on her way to a breakout year and had it cut short is just sad. I know she will still play an important role on our team, as she has always been a voice for us, … [Read more...] about Injury sidelines Spider’s Genevieve Okoro for 2012-13 season
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Richmond women’s basketball sign 3 to NLIs for 2013
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Head coach Michael Shafer announced the signing of three freshmen to the 2013 class. Dazia Hall, a 5’11 guard/forward from Potomac, Md., joins the Spiders after playing for Bullis High School and Fairfax Stars AAU team, coached by Aggie McCormick. “Dazia is a versatile athlete who can play several positions,” said Shafer. “She will come in … [Read more...] about Richmond women’s basketball sign 3 to NLIs for 2013
Richmond uses late surge to down Longwood, 71-61
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond used a pivotal second-half run to down Longwood, 71-61, in its season opener Friday at the Robins Center. The Spiders improved to 7-1 in season openers under head coach Michael Shafer and recorded their fifth consecutive season-opening win. Richmond moved to 23-12 in the series against the Lancers. After a momentum-shifting basket … [Read more...] about Richmond uses late surge to down Longwood, 71-61