Spiders Morning Jolt 11/7: MBB Wins 1,500th Game

The men's basketball team won its 1,500th game in program history against Southern Virginia.


Good morning, Spiders. On Wednesday, the men’s basketball team won its 1,500th game in program history!

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 Men beat Southern Virginia
🏑 6 conference honors, championship game next
🕷️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Keep it Rolling. The men’s basketball team beat Division III Southern Virginia 84-56 on Wednesday. Four Spiders scored in double figures. Fourteen different Spiders appeared in the game, with 12 scoring, the most different Spiders to score in a game since 12 scored in a win vs Liberty in 2012. Jonathan Beagle led the team with 12 points. 🏀 Read more about the win.

🔼 Advancing. The field hockey team beat Davidson 4-2 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship to advance to the Championship game. Clara Larripa scored three goals, and Alexa Derr scored one. Goalkeeper Amanda Cimillo had one save. The Spiders will face No. 3 seed Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at 12pm ET. 🏒 Here’s more about the win.

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🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Conference Awards. The field hockey team had six athletes earn 2025 Atlantic 10 All-Conference honors. Clara Larripa and Valen Luna Paratore were First Team selections. Jess McMeeking and Alexa Derr were named to the Second Team. Amy Stripling and Reese Miller were named to the All-Rookie Team. Larripa also landed on the All-Academic team. 🏑 Read about their performances.

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Friday, November 7

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Masters | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis Navy Invitational
🏊 Swim at Loyola @ 1pm ET | Watch
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Texas @ 8pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Saturday, November 8

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Masters | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis Navy Invitational
🏑 Field Hockey Atlantic 10 Conference Championship vs. #3 Davidson @ 12pm ET | Watch | Tickets
🏈 Football at Georgetown @ 1pm ET | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. East Carolina @ 6pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, November 9

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Masters | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis Navy Invitational

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