Good morning. Spider Athletics mourns the passing of Dr. Leslie William Rose III, a two-time UR graduate who served as a team physician for 25 years. Rest in peace, Dr. Rose.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 MBB A-10 schedule
⛳️ Wet tourney for the women
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Mark Your Calendar! The men’s basketball program released the 2024-25 Atlantic 10 schedule. The Spiders will defend their 2024 A-10 regular season title during an 18-game conference campaign. Play begins at home on Dec. 31 against George Washington. 🏀 Get more info about the schedule.

🔼 Slip ‘n Slide. The women’s golf team battled the weather over the last two days at the Cavalier Regional Preview in Charlottesville, finishing with a team score of 929 (+77). Maya Beasley led the Spiders with a score of 231 (+18), tying for 45th individually. ⛳️ See the other golfer’s scores.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Guess Who?

Which wide receiver will be joining Coach Huesman on Behind the Web tomorrow?

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

Experience Amazing is brought to you by Sheehy Lexus of Richmond, the Official Luxury Automotive Partner of the Richmond Spiders. Stop by their showroom on Midlothian Turnpike and test drive the all-new RX and GX. Lexus, Experience Amazing.

The soccer team opened A-10 action with a 1-0 win over Duquesne. Kiley Fitzgerald scored the winning goal, which was her first career goal. The win snapped the team’s five-game win streak and is the program’s first win over Duquesne since 2015. This was also the first time the Spiders opened A-10 play with a win since 2021. 

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Fresh Moves. The Atlantic 10 Conference named Valen Luna Paratore Rookie of the Week. This is her second weekly honor of the season. Luna Paratore netted her third game-winning goal in the Spiders 3-1 win vs. Saint Louis. She is second on the team with four goals, tied with Avery Russell. 🏑  Read more about Luna Paratore.

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, September 26

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

Friday, September 27

🏑 Field Hockey vs. Davidson @ 5pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, September 28

🏈 Football at Elon @ 2pm ET | Listen | Watch

Sunday, September 29

🏑 Field Hockey vs. Towson @ 11am ET | Live Stats | Watch
⚽️ Soccer vs. Fordham @ 2pm ET | Live Stats

📬 SHARE THE JOLT

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Spider fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive the Jolt by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Jolt is sent every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is completely free!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Landon Ellis!

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

You’re receiving this email from the Richmond Athletics department in partnership with Sport & Story because you’ve opted to receive communications from the athletic department. If you’d like to unsubscribe, you can easily do so below