Spiders Morning Jolt 2/19: A+ Game

The men's basketball team put up 90 points against George Washington.

Good morning. Another new season? Already? Yes. The 2024 Spiders Field Hockey spring schedule has officially dropped.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 Men put up 90 points
🎾 Men get 6th win of the season
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Big Numbers. The men’s basketball team put up a 90-74 win over George Washington, scoring 52 points in just the first half. This is the most points in a non-overtime road game for the Spiders since 2020. Jordan King led the team with 24 points. 🏀 See how the game played out.

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🔼 Atta’ Boy. Dylan Atkinson had a nail-biting win on singles court five to secure the victory over James Madison. The men’s 4-2 win was its sixth win of the season. 🎾 Here are the match scores.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

The 90’s. Prior to Saturday, the men’s basketball team hadn’t put up 90 points in a non-overtime road game since 2020.

What school did they do it against in 2020?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

🔼 #400. The women’s basketball team beat Loyola 75-71, which marked head coach Aaron Roussell’s 400th career win in his 20th season. Maggie Doogan led with 20 points and went a perfect 4 of 4 from the charity stripe. This is her 10th career game scoring 20 or more points. 🏀  Read about the win here.

📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, February 19

⛳️ Men’s Golf Wexford Intercollegiate

Tuesday, February 20

⛳️ Men’s Golf Wexford Intercollegiate
⚾️ Baseball vs. William & Mary @ 1:30pm ET | Watch | Live Stats

Wednesday, February 21

🏊 Swim Atlantic 10 Championships | Watch | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. William & Mary @ 4pm ET | Live Stats
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. La Salle @ 6pm ET | Live Stats
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Rhode Island @ 7pm ET | Listen | Live Stats

Thursday, February 22

🏊 Swim Atlantic 10 Championships | Watch | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets

Friday, February 23

🏊 Swim Atlantic 10 Championships | Watch | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets
👟 Track and Field Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Chowan
⚾️ Baseball vs. Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) @ 1:30pm ET | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Chowan @ 3pm ET

Saturday, February 24

🏊 Swim Atlantic 10 Championships | Watch | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets
👟 Track and Field Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships | Live Stats | Schedule | Tickets
🥍 Men’s Lacrosse vs. St. John’s @ 12pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
⚾️ Baseball vs. Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) @ 1pm ET | Live Stats
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at Liberty @ 1pm ET | Live Stats
🏀 Women’s Basketball at George Mason @ 3pm ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Davidson @ 6pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday, February 25

⚾️ Baseball vs. Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) @ 1pm ET | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The Spiders scored 90 points at George Mason on January 18, 2020!

🕷️ Have a great Monday!

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