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| University | University of Richmond |
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| Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Jim Miller |
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Varsity teams | 19 |
| Football stadium | University of Richmond Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Robins Center |
| Mascot | Spidey |
| Nickname | Spiders |
| Fight song | |
| Colors | Richmond Red and Richmond Blue and Spider Blue
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| Homepage | www.richmondspiders.com |
The University of Richmond is a member of the NCAA's Division I and is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football and women's golf, which participate as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. The University of Richmond is a private nonsectarian liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia The Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10 is a Mid-major college athletic conference which operates mostly on the United States' eastern seaboard Jim Miller is the athletic director at the University of Richmond, where he has held that position since May 2000 This article is about the city of Richmond the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state The University of Richmond Stadium is used by the Richmond Kickers for Soccer and the University of Richmond for American football. The Robins Center is a 9071-seat multi-purpose Arena in Richmond Virginia. The University of Richmond is a private nonsectarian liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10 is a Mid-major college athletic conference which operates mostly on the United States' eastern seaboard The Colonial Athletic Association, also known as the CAA, is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in East Richmond is the only university in the country with the spider as its official mascot. Spiders are Predatory Invertebrate Animals that have two body segments, eight legs no chewing mouth parts and no wings
Facilities
University of Richmond Stadium has served as the home of Spider football since 1929, located a few miles from campus. The University of Richmond Stadium is used by the Richmond Kickers for Soccer and the University of Richmond for American football. The university is currently in the planning process for expanding the on-campus First Market Stadium (currently home to the soccer, lacrosse, and track and field programs) to accommodate football as well. First Market Stadium is a 3000+-seat multi-purpose Stadium at the University of Richmond.
The Robins Center arena serves as home to the men's and women's basketball programs. The Robins Center is a 9071-seat multi-purpose Arena in Richmond Virginia. Other facilities at the Robins Center include the natatorium, home of the women's swimming and diving program, as well as offices and support facilities for most of the Spider athletic programs.
Varsity Sports
Baseball
The University of Richmond's baseball team ended the 2007 season with a record of 32-28 and finished third in both the Atlantic-10 regular season schedule and championship tournament. A number of Spider alumni have played in the major leagues, including All-Stars Brian Jordan and Sean Casey and 1957 World Series Most Valuable Player Lew Burdette. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Brian O'Neal Jordan (born March 29 1967 in Baltimore Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman The 1957 World Series featured the defending champions the New York Yankees ( American League) playing against the Milwaukee Braves ( National The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series - the Most Valuable Player. Selva Lewis Burdette Jr ( November 22 1926 – February 6 2007) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Other notable Spiders in the major leagues include Andy Allanson, Mike Smith, and Tim Stauffer. Andrew Neal Allanson (born December 22, 1961 in Richmond Virginia) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues as a Michael Anthony "Mike" Smith (born September 19, 1977 in) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Tim Stauffer (born June 2, 1982 in Portland Maine) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres. 23-year head coach Ron Atkins stepped down at the conclusion of the 2007 season and is being succeeded by Mark McQueen, former pitching coach at UR and Virginia Commonwealth University who returned to the Spiders in 2006 as associate head coach. Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research University with its main campuses located in downtown Richmond, The Spiders' home field is Malcolm U. Pitt Field, named for legendary Spider baseball, basketball and football coach Malcolm Pitt. Malcolm Pitt was the head men's basketball coach at the University of Richmond from 1933-1952
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
The Spiders Men's Cross Country and Track and Field teams are coached by Steve Taylor, who has been the coach since 2001. The Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference In 2006, the Spiders Cross Country team finished fourth in the Atlantic Ten Cross Country Championships out of fourteen schools. At the Atlantic Ten Indoor Track and Field, the team finished 7th, and at the Outdoor championships, the team finished 10th.
Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
The Richmond Spiders Women's Cross Country and Track and Field teams are coached by Lori Taylor. In 2006-2007, she guided the Spider women to a second place finish in the Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. The home of the Spiders XC/Track program is the Fred Hardy Track, on the University of Richmond's campus just north of the Robins Center.
Field Hockey
The University of Richmond's women's field hockey team finished the 2006 season with a record of 17-5 and captured their fifth straight Atlantic-10 championship and NCAA Division I tournament berth. The history of the program dates to 1920, and it has been ranked as high as tenth among Division I programs in recent years. After six years with the Spiders, head coach Ange Bradley moved to Syracuse University at the conclusion of the 2006 season, and former Indiana University assistant coach Gina Lucido has taken the helm of the Spiders program. Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Indiana University, founded in 1820, is a nine-campus University system in the state of Indiana. The team's home field is Crenshaw Field.
Football
Men's Golf
The University of Richmond's men's golf team finished fourth in the 2007 Atlantic-10 championship tournament. The Richmond Spiders are a College football team representing the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. The Spiders have captured three conference championships and qualified for four NCAA Regional Championships, as well as the 1999 NCAA National Championship. The current head coach of the Spiders is Adam Decker.
Women's Golf
The University of Richmond's women's golf team competes as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association and finished fourth in the 2007 championship tournament. The program came into existence in 2002, and since that time the Spiders have finished no lower than fourth in any of the five CAA championship tournaments in which they have competed. The current head coach of the Spiders is Leighann Rastede Albaugh.
Women's Lacrosse
The University of Richmond's women's lacrosse team finished the 2007 season with a record of 14-6 and has captured three consecutive Atlantic-10 championships and NCAA Division I tournament berths. The history of the program dates to 1957, although it did not compete on the NCAA Division I level until 1992. The program has been ranked as high ninth among Division I programs. The head coach of the Spiders is Sue Murphy and the team's home field is First Market Stadium.
Men's Soccer
The University of Richmond's men's soccer team finished the 2006 season with a record of 10-7-4 and advanced to the semifinals of the Atlantic-10 championship. The history of the program dates to 1975, and the Spiders have won or shared three conference title and advanced to three NCAA Division I championship tournaments. The head coach of the Spiders is Jeff Gettler and the team's home field is First Market Stadium. Notable Spiders that have played professionally include defender Craig Ziadie, who was selected 28th overall by D.C. United in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, and goalkeeper Shawn Alexander, who was selected in the first round of the 2002 USL A-League draft. Craig Ziadie (born September 20, 1978 in Pembroke Pines, Florida) is a Jamaican American Soccer player who last played DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D The 2001 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 History In 1996 the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues established the new Select League consisting of its strongest teams from its professional FIFA
Women's Soccer
The University of Richmond's women's soccer team finished the 2006 season with a record of 3-13-2. The history of the program dates to 1996, and the Spiders have won the Atlantic 10 conference title once (2002) and advanced to two NCAA Division I championship tournaments. In 2002, the Spiders advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament before falling to the University of Portland, the eventual national champion. The University of Portland (UP is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland Oregon. The head coach of the Spiders is Peter Albright and the team's home field is First Market Stadium. Spider standout defender Jaclyn Raveia was selected by the Carolina Courage in the second round of the 2001 Women's United Soccer Association supplemental draft. The Carolina Courage were a professional Soccer team that played in the Women's United Soccer Association.
Women's Swimming & Diving
The University of Richmond's women's swimming and diving team has captured the Atlantic-10 championship each of the last seven years, dating back to UR's entrance into the conference. In addition, the Spiders have won seven consecutive A-10 Coach of the Year and Most Outstanding Performer awards, as well as five Most Outstanding Rookie Performer awards. The Spiders have qualified at least one swimmer for the NCAA Division I championship meet in each of the past five seasons. The head coach of the Spiders is Matthew Barany and the team's home pool is the Robins Center Natatorium.
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
Club Sports
Men's Lacrosse
The University of Richmond men's lacrosse team plays in the Tidewater Division of the National College Lacrosse League (NCLL). Lacrosse is a full contact Team sport played using a solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or Lacrosse stick. In 2007, the team recorded wins against Duke (7-3)]], Hampden-Sydney (10-2), and Georgetown (5-4). Duke University is a private Research University located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Hampden-Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden-Sydney Virginia. Georgetown University is a Jesuit Private university located in Georgetown Washington D The team also participated in the Beltway Bash, hosted by the University of Maryland's club lacrosse team. Richmond men's lacrosse team is coached by Fred Plaisted and the team's current president is Will Bradley.
Ice Hockey
The University of Richmond's men's ice hockey team plays in the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference (BRHC) of the American Collegiate Hockey Association ( ACHA ). Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA began as a men's collegiate hockey league in 1991, and quickly grew to a league of over 150 teams in three men's The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA began as a men's collegiate hockey league in 1991, and quickly grew to a league of over 150 teams in three men's The University of Richmond's hockey team has won the BRHC Playoff Championship three times in a row (2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 seasons). Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck They've gone to the ACHA Nationals multiple times. The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA began as a men's collegiate hockey league in 1991, and quickly grew to a league of over 150 teams in three men's
Rugby
The University of Richmond's men's rugby union team plays in the Virginia Rugby Union Division II, where for the past two seasons (2006 and 2007) they have placed high enough to advance to the first round of playoffs in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short The Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU is an association of youth high school collegiate and adult men's and women's rugby teams in the Mid Atlantic region of the United Each of the last two seasons has ended in a first-round loss to Salisbury University of Maryland. Salisbury University is a public university in Maryland Currently Salisbury University offers 45 distinct Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Division opponents of the UR Men's team are James Madison University, the University of Mary Washington, Radford University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Military Institute. The University of Mary Washington (formerly Mary Washington College is a coeducational state-funded four-year liberal arts college and a member of the Council Radford University (RU is a medium-size public state-funded University in the City of Radford, in Southwestern Virginia, founded in 1910 Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research University with its main campuses located in downtown Richmond, The Virginia Military Institute ( VMI) located in Lexington Virginia, is the oldest state-supported military college and one of six senior Team website: SpiderRugby.comThe team is coached by Carl Schmitt and Matt Willson.
External links
- Richmond Spiders
- Unofficial Message Board for Spider Athletics
- University of Richmond men's ice hockey team (non-varsity, club sport)
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