By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Atlantic 10 observers expect St. Bonaventure to be in double-bye contention once again this season. The Bonnies were picked to finish fourth in the league in the 2020-21 season by a panel of the league's head coaches and select media members. Richmond is the preseason favorite, earning 19 of the 28 first-place votes. Saint Louis is the projected runner-up, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure Bonnies picked to finish fourth in Atlantic 10; Lofton, Osunniyi land on all-conference teams
Richmond Spiders
VCU rallies; advances to fifth straight A-10 title game
BY PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- JeQuan Lewis scored a pair of late buckets in regulation, and the VCU Rams went on to defeat the Richmond Spiders in overtime 87-77, Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in front of 6,886. With the win, VCU advanced to Sunday's Atlantic 10 championship, the Rams fifth straight appearance in the title game. Lewis connected on a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about VCU rallies; advances to fifth straight A-10 title game
VCU takes five-point lead into halftime at Atlantic 10 semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Ahmed Hamdy-Mohamed sparked a 10-2 run midway through the first half, and the VCU Rams took a 36-31 lead over the Richmond Spiders into the locker room at halftime of the Atlantic 10 semifinal at PPG Paints Arena. Hamdy converted one of two free throws and followed with spectacular block of a Khwan Fore dunk attempt at the other end of the … [Read more...] about VCU takes five-point lead into halftime at Atlantic 10 semifinal
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59
First thought after Dayton's 75-59 victory over Richmond in Atlantic 10 action, Thursday night. By PAUL GOTHAM Charles Cooke led five in double figures and keyed a decisive second-half run as the University of Dayton Flyers improved to 14-4 and 5-1 in conference play with a 75-59 victory over the University of Richmond Spiders. Threes of Separation Dayton's overall … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59
With “season on line” Richmond holds off Fordham
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- T.J. Cline and ShawnDre' Jones combined for six points during a decisive second-half run as the Richmond Spiders defeated Fordham, 70-55 in second round action in the Atlantic 10 Championship, Thursday afternoon. After watching a 16-point halftime advantage dwindle to three, Richmond responded with ten straight. Cline converted a rebound and … [Read more...] about With “season on line” Richmond holds off Fordham