Good morning. Starting off the week in a great mood for the sixth straight time. 🤩

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏈 Sixth straight win
⛳️ Ekert finishes second
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 End Zone Frenzy. The football team won its sixth straight game, remaining undefeated in the Coastal Athletic Association, beating Bryant 41-14. Coach Russ Huesman is now the third-winningest coach in program history. Camden Coleman, Zach Palmer-Smith, Nick DeGennaro and Jerry Garcia Jr. scored for the Spiders. 🏈 Read more about the victory.

🔼 Fall Finale. The men’s golf team competed at the Monterrey Collegiate Classic, and Cole Ekert finished in second place. His score of 204 (-12) is one of the best performances in program history. Overall, the team finished fourth with a score of 850 (-14). ⛳️ See the other golfer’s scores.

🔼 Titles Earned. One men’s tennis duo captured doubles titles this past weekend in the Atlantic 10 Conference Masters Qualifier— Cole Brashear and Davis Wiley. With the title win, they qualified for the Conference Masters tournament on Nov. 7. 🎾 See who the duo beat.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Athletics Updates. Athletics Director John Hardt has updates to tell Richmond! Hall of Fame induction is Friday. Homecoming is this Saturday. And both basketball teams are set to unveil their 2024 championship banners.

When are the basketball teams going to publicly reveal their 2024 championship banners for the first time?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Up There. The women’s basketball team received six votes in the USA Today Sports Preseason Coaches Poll. The Spiders finished with a 29-6 record last season and are one of 12 mid-major programs to receive recognition. 🏀 See the poll.

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Thursday, October 31

🎙️ Behind the Web with Coach Russ Huesman @ Noon | Location | Listen

Friday, November 1

🎾 Women’s Tennis Liberty Hidden Dual
🎾 Men’s Tennis Wake Forest Invite
🏑 Field Hockey at VCU @ 3pm ET | Watch
🏊 Swim and Dive ECU Dual Meet @ 6pm ET

Saturday, November 2

🎾 Women’s Tennis Liberty Hidden Dual
🎾 Men’s Tennis Wake Forest Invite
👟 Cross Country Atlantic 10 Championships
🏊 Swim and Dive ECU Dual Meet @ 10am ET
🏈 Football vs. Towson @ 2pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, November 3

🎾 Women’s Tennis Liberty Hidden Dual
🎾 Men’s Tennis Wake Forest Invite

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Nov. 9 during a Spider basketball double header at the Robins Center!

🕷️ Have a great Monday!

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