Good morning, Spiders. Get to know the football team with the Spider Insight Podcast! The first episode of the season is with running backAndrew King. Listen here.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

⚽️ Shutout victory
🥍 Grace Gannon’s summer
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Huge Win. The soccer team started its season with a 5-0 shutout victory against VMI. This is the first time since 2019 that the Spiders recorded a 5-0 victory. Freshman Emma Newman scored a record-tying four goals. Kingsley Hughes scored with an assist from Newman. Goalkeeper Veronica Rrapi posted her first career shutout in her collegiate debut. ⚽️ Read about the victory.

🔼 Lax Gal. This summer, women’s lacrosse player Grace Gannon has been busy! The rising junior went on a six-week study abroad experience in Perugia, Italy. She also spent time with friends and family in Pennsylvania. 🥍 Here’s more about her summer.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

See You Later.

The ____ scrimmage on Saturday is closed to the public.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Keep the Streak. Spider track & field was named an NCAA Division I All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. This marks the 23rd straight year the program has been recognized. The honor reflects the team's continued excellence in the classroom, with a cumulative GPA of 3.47 for the 2025 season. 👟 Learn more about the honor.

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Sunday, August 17

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Football.

🕷️ Have a great Friday!

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