Sports - University of Richmond Magazine

Men's Lacrosse

These Spiders have great expectations for the 2026 season

Every season is a brand new season, says UR men’s lacrosse coach Dan Chemotti.

Molly Wise jumping at the 2025 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon

Track And Field

Long jumper Molly Wise, the program record-holder, is elevating her goals for her senior season. Her talent has already put her on the national stage.

A photo of Ally Sweeney high-fiving a member of the women's basketball staff.

Spider Basketball

The coaches’ kids

Spider women’s basketball has one of the nation’s elite scorers, one of the top three-point attacks, and a panoply of other not-so-secret weapons. But there’s one intangible that might be staying under the radar.

A promo photo of Maggie Doogan in her Spiders jersey.

Spider Basketball

The making of Richmond Spider Maggie Doogan

No one knows Maggie Doogan’s story like Chrissie Doogan. Maggie’s mother, youth coach, and biggest fan tells the story of her daughter’s rise — and Richmond’s — to national prominence in women’s college basketball.

Athletics director John Hardt, with members of the football team, holding their CAA championship and Capital Cup trophies

Q&A

Spider athletics navigates a shifting college sports landscape

“It’s changed how our programs build their rosters,” says John Hardt of Spider athletics, “but it hasn’t impacted our ability to field winning teams.”

The women's lacrosse team during their summer trip to the Netherlands

Team Building

Spider Lacrosse teams travel, building bonds and making memories together

Both the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams spent time in Europe during the summer, creating “an unforgettable experience” for these student-athletes.

Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski, left, cheers on George Springer, right, who rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning in Game 7 of baseball's American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

Championship

The Spider in the World Series

Alumni Brian Jordan, Sean Casey, and Renie Martin — all World Series veterans — offered their advice to Mark Budzinski, ’95, as he made his debut on baseball’s biggest stage.