Good morning. Today, we mourn the loss of the much beloved former Spider football player William R. “Buster” O’Brien. O’Brien helped lead Richmond to its 1968 Tangerine Bowl victory.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

⛳️ Men finish fourth
🏌️ Spiders fight through the rain
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Top 5. The men’s golf team finished the Nemacolin Collegiate Invitational in fourth place. Overall, the team scored 885 (+21). Patrick Isztwan led the Spiders with a score of 219 (+3), ranking 11th individually. His 69 (-3) final round score was his second-lowest round as a Spider. ⛳️ See the other golfer’s scores.

🔼 Wet Results. The women’s golf team finished 11th in the Pirate Collegiate Classic. The tournament only went to 36 holes due to rainy weather. Olivia Wilkie led the team with a score of 152 (+8) to finish 40th individually. 🏌️ See the other golfer’s scores. 

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One field hockey player has been on fire for the Spiders. Valen Luna Paratore has been named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. Luna Paratore scored three goals this past weekend. One was a game-winning goal. So far this season, she is second on the team with 14 points on seven goals, including four game-winners. Luna Paratore recorded her first multi-goal game of the season, scoring twice on four shots against Davidson.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Throwback. Former Spiders defensive back and current Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach Winston October has been named to the Edmonton Elks 2000s All-Decade Team as a kick returner.

What years did October play for the Spiders?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

🔼 Top Tier. The Coastal Athletic Association named CJ Fraser Defensive Player of the Week. Fraser recorded a career-high nine tackles, .5 TFLs, a forced fumble and an interception in last week’s win over Elon. So far, he has made three starts this season. 🏈 Here’s more about Fraser.

Can’t get enough Spider football? Join Spider head football coach Russ Huesman and Bob Black every Thursday during the season for lunch at Bar West on Grove Ave, from noon to 1:00 for the Behind the Web radio show as they talk Spider football. Enjoy the build-your-own trio lunch special with a choice of sandwich, salad or soup and side for just $14! Located just 1.5 miles from campus, Bar West is excited to host this weekly gathering and welcomes all Spider fans!

📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, October 3

⚽️ Soccer at Rhode Island @ 7pm ET | Live Stats
🎙️ Behind the Web with Coach Russ Huesman @ Noon | Location | Listen

Friday, October 4

🎾 Women’s Tennis River City Open
⛳️ Women’s Golf Evie Odom Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis River City Open
🏑 Field Hockey vs. La Salle @ 5pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, October 5

🎾 Women’s Tennis River City Open
⛳️ Women’s Golf Evie Odom Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis River City Open
🏈 Football vs. North Carolina A&T @ 2pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, October 6

🎾 Women’s Tennis River City Open
⛳️ Women’s Golf Evie Odom Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis River City Open
🏑 Field Hockey at James Madison @ 2pm ET | Live Stats
⚽️ Soccer vs. Loyola Chicago @ 2pm ET | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 1994-98!

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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