PHILADELPHIA – Getting a combined 42 point from its senior class, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team fought hard, but ultimately fell to VCU, 67-65, in overtime Sunday in the Second Round of the WNIT at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (22-11) were paced by a team-high 16 points from senior guard Michelle Baker (Wilmington, Del./Brandywine), while classmate Samira … [Read more...] about Heartbreaker ends Hawks season
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Richmond Rises to Occasion
By Kyle Soppe The Richmond Spiders traveled 20 minutes on a bus to VCU, and returned home on cloud nine. The crosstown rivals played an intense back and forth game, and "claimed the city" with a 78-77 win. Richmond's tremendous trio of Gen Okoro, Abby Oliver, and Rachael Bilney combined for 52 points, including netting all 15 of their free throws. The Rams led by as much as … [Read more...] about Richmond Rises to Occasion
Richmond Preps for In-state Battle
By Kyle Soppe The Richmond Spiders have won five of six games to open the 2011-2012 season, most of which have come in convincing fashion. But the schedule toughens, as in-state rivals VCU and Virginia take on the Spiders later this week. As the youngest team in the A-10, many players on the UR roster have never been a part of these bragging right games. To gain insight … [Read more...] about Richmond Preps for In-state Battle
49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
RICHMOND, VA – Behind four double-figure scorers, the Charlotte 49ers (5-0) defeated VCU (2-2), 68-58, on the road to remain undefeated. “We showed tremendous character and toughness tonight,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “VCU is a good team and every time they made a run we answered. Epiphany and Ny stepped up and hit big shots. Jennifer and Paige were huge on the … [Read more...] about 49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
Saint Joseph’s to Open Charleston Classic Against Georgia Tech
BRISTOL, CONN. - Saint Joseph's will open play in the fourth annual Charleston Classic presented by Foster Grant on November 17 against Georgia Tech at the Carolina First Arena in Charleston, S.C., it was announced by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN. Joining the Hawks in the tournament field along with Georgia Tech are LSU, Northwestern, … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s to Open Charleston Classic Against Georgia Tech