Sports

Catcher Kyle Schmidt, ’19, in action during a game while playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, a Minor League team in the Minnesota Twins organization
Catching on
MLB teams and Spider baseball are adopting a training tool created by former Richmond catcher and Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Kyle Schmidt.
Women's basketball coach Aaron Roussell talks to players during a practice
October 31, 2023
Season Preview
Sights are elevated
Women’s basketball looks to continue its upswing as coach Aaron Roussell enters his fifth season. Last year, the team got its first post-season win in almost a decade.
The women's and men's lacrosse teams celebrating their A10 championship wins
July 5, 2023
Lacrosse
One weekend, two champions
Richmond’s lacrosse teams are riding high after both earned NCAA bids this season. The Spider women's team capped its season with the program’s first NCAA tournament win.
Coaches Jeanine Radice, Chris Mooney, and Matt Barany share strategies for student-athletes' success
July 4, 2023
Leadership
More than a pep talk
A panel of coaches provided a reminder of “how athletic experiences can transcend the world of sport and impact our everyday lives” for the campus community.
Lacrosse players Derrek and Lance Madonna
March 7, 2023
Lacrosse
Brothers on and off the field

The Madonna brothers anchor Richmond’s offense as the Spiders compete to become the A-10’s first-ever men's lacrosse champions.

Ukrainian Vladimir Yashchenko is lifted in the air by fellow athletes after setting a new world record in the high jump of 7 feet, 7.75 inches, in 1977 at the University of Richmond's track
October 22, 2022
Back Then
How high can you go?
When a Soviet high jumper broke a world record on campus in 1977, he also challenged the technique dominating his sport.
Beau English, ¿21 and L¿24
October 21, 2022
Q&A
Strong arm of the law
Meet Beau English, ’21 and L’24, a law student and quarterback for Spider football.
Photo of Pitt Field, University of Richmond's baseball field.
October 20, 2022
Baseball
Home field advantage
The friendly confines just got a little friendlier for fans and players alike.
Tennis player Emily Dunbar at practice on the court
January 12, 2022
Tennis
Ready to rally
As she caps off a stellar career, graduate student Emily Dunbar is after one accolade that’s eluded her so far.
Basketball player Grant Golden reaches for the ball at the opening tip off
January 12, 2022
Basketball
'Super seniors' tip off together
A COVID-19-related extra year of NCAA eligibility gave four talented teammates a chance to play together for one more season.
Kendra Smither,¿ far right, hands off the baton to Maria Acosta during the A-10 2021 outdoor championships.
September 17, 2021
Track
All in for the team
Runner Kendra Smither, ’22, has a team-first approach on the track and in her academic work.