Spiders Morning Jolt 2/19: Golf’s Record-Setting Win

The men’s golf team won the Loyola Intercollegiate with a score of 29-under par, the lowest in program history.

Good morning. We have top-tier lacrosse teams. Just look at their rankings.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

⛳️ Historic low tourney score
⚾️ Midweek win
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Historic Score. The men’s golf team posted the lowest tournament score in program history to win the Loyola Intercollegiate. The men had an overall score of 835 (-29). Cole Ekert led the way with a score of 204 (-12) to tie for second individually. ⛳️ Read more about the historic event.

🔼 Huge Win. The baseball team beat William & Mary in its first midweek game of the season. The Spiders won 12-3, and Glenn Smith earned the win after tossing two scoreless frames. Jordan Jaffe scored four runs and went 4-for-6 at the plate. Phil Bernstein went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate and scored three runs. ⚾️ Read more about the victory.

🔼 Top 5. The women’s golf team recorded its first top-five finish of the season at the RiverTowne Invitational. The Spiders tied for fourth out of 14 teams with a score of 896 (+32). Olivia Wilkie led Richmond with a score of 218 (+2) to finish fifth individually. ⛳️ See each golfer’s score.

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The men’s lacrosse team had two players named to the Under Armour Atlantic 10 weekly honors after beating No. 7 Virginia 13-10. Zach Vigue was named the Defensive Player of the Week, and Lucas Littlejohn was named the Offensive Player of the Week. Vigue recorded 14 saves. Littlejohn set career highs with four goals, two assists, two caused turnovers and two ground balls.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Schedule Change!

Which Wednesday game has been postponed due to the weather?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Vote Now! Spider fans can vote for women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell and associate head coach Jeanine Radice to win the World Exposure Report Mid-Major Head Coach of the Year and Mid-Major Assistant Coach of the Year. Voting ends March 2 at 9pm ET. 🏀 Here’s more about the award.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, February 19

🏊 Swim & Dive Atlantic 10 Championships
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. George Washington @ 6pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball at La Salle @ 6:30pm ET | Listen | Live Stats | Watch

Thursday, February 20

🏊 Swim & Dive Atlantic 10 Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Hampton @ TBA | Watch

Friday, February 21

🏊 Swim & Dive Atlantic 10 Championships
👟 Track & Field at GMU Father Diamond Invitational
⚾️ Baseball vs. Lehigh @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, February 22

🏊 Swim & Dive Atlantic 10 Championships
👟 Track & Field at GMU Father Diamond Invitational
⚾️ Baseball vs. Lehigh/Fairfield @ 10am/1:30pm ET | Live Stats | Watch
🥍 Men’s Lacrosse at Lehigh @ 12pm ET | Live Stats
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Saint Joseph’s @ 12:30pm ET | Listen
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Liberty @ 1pm ET | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Georgetown @ 5pm ET

Sunday, February 23

⚾️ Baseball vs. Fairfield @ 12pm ET | Live Stats | Watch
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. VCU @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Navy @ 1pm ET
⚽️ Soccer at VMI @ 1pm ET

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Baseball vs. VMI.

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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