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
Dukes turn back Youngstown State, 84-74
Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - Freshmen Quevyn Winters and Derrick Colter scored 18 points each as Duquesne concluded the Progressive Legends Classic with an 84-74 win over Youngstown State at the Palumbo Center. Seven-one center Martins Abele provided a big boost off the bench with 9 points and a game-high 10 rebounds in 14 minutes and Kadeem Pantophlet added … [Read more...] about Dukes turn back Youngstown State, 84-74
Spiders tame the Terriers, 64-58
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - Chris Mooney grabbed his 150th Division I coaching win as the Richmond men's basketball team defeated Wofford 64-58 Tuesday in the Nation of Coaches Classic Tuesday at the Robins Center. Richmond is off to a 4-1 start for the third time in the last four seasons and it is the 30th time in 100 seasons of Spider … [Read more...] about Spiders tame the Terriers, 64-58
Dukes down James Madison, 90-88 in overtime
Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - Sean Johnson scored 20 points and freshman Quevyn Winters came off the bench to add 16 of his 19 in the second half as Duquesne held on to defeat James Madison, 90-88 in overtime, in the Progressive Legends Classic Pittsburgh Sub Regional at the Palumbo Center. Jerry Jones, P.J. Torres and Derrick Colter added 12 points each for … [Read more...] about Dukes down James Madison, 90-88 in overtime