Good morning. Two big reasons to come out to the women’s tennis match this weekend: to cheer on the Spiders and to celebrate the extraordinary life of longtime coach Mark Wesselink.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🎾 Men’s and Women’s tennis opening events
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Domination. The men’s tennis team took on the UNCG Hidden Dual and claimed several victories. Doubles duos Cole Brashear and Davis Wiley and Sam Rathmanner and Paxton Pritchard beat Coastal Carolina and NCWU. Otto Sewell and Grant Cohen along with Dylan Atkinson and Zach Portnoy also beat NCWU in doubles competition. The men went 4-1 against Campbell in singles and 6-2 against North Carolina Central in singles. 🎾 See the scores here.

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Last week, the Spiders shut out Charleston Southern 38-0. This is the program’s first shutout win since beating Davidson 41-0 in 2022. Kyle Wickersham led the Spiders to score each quarter. He punched in a one-yard touchdown and threw his first passing touchdown of the season. Wickersham went 10-12 on the day, throwing for 128 yards.

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!

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Spider No. 3. The field hockey team had its third Spider earn a weekly honor this season.

Who was named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week?

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

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Here’s more on how to see your Spiders in person or find other great events coming soon to the Richmond area.

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

First x2. The women’s tennis team competed at the ITA Hall of Fame Classic and had first-place finishes in the doubles and singles draws. Elizabeth Novak earned a first-place finish in the White Singles Draw. Novak and Lara Bakhaya won the Colonial Doubles Draw. 🎾 Here are the other results.

📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, September 19

🎙️ Behind the Web with Coach Russ Huesman @ Noon | Location | Listen
⚽️ Soccer vs. Duquesne @ 5pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Friday, September 20

👟 Cross Country Adidas XC Challenge
🏑 Field Hockey at Saint Louis @ 3pm ET | Watch

Saturday, September 21

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-Americans
🏈 Football at Delaware State @ 6pm ET | Listen

Sunday, September 22

⚽️ Soccer vs. Dayton @ 12pm ET | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Goalkeeper Kristen Rake!

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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