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Spiders Morning Jolt 8/20: Rookie of the Week
Emma Newman was named the A-10 Rookie of the Week.

Good morning, Spiders. We’re halfway through the week… AHHH!!
Comment who had the best scream‼️
#OneRichmond
— Richmond Spiders Football (@Spiders_FB)
11:34 PM • Aug 17, 2025
What else are we mixing into today’s edition?
🥍 New staff
⚽️ Rookie of the Week
🕷️ And much, much more!
📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The men’s lacrosse team named Connor Whipple to the staff. Whipple will be an assistant coach and work with the offensive units. He recently made back-to-back NCAA Division III Final Four appearances as part of the RIT coaching staff. 🥍 Learn more about Whipple.
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The Atlantic 10 Conference named Emma Newman the Rookie of the Week. This is the first Rookie of the Week award for the program since 2021. Newman had a record-setting collegiate debut, tying the program’s single-game record with four goals in a 5-0 win over VMI.
🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA
Leader.
Emma Newman leads the women’s soccer team this season with four goals, # points and 12 total shots.
Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!
🕷️ ONE BIG THING
Spiders gone swimming 🕷️🌊
@VentureTours
#OneRichmond
— Richmond Spiders Football (@Spiders_FB)
11:42 PM • Aug 18, 2025
Fun Times. The football team a trip to Water Country USA on Monday for some team bonding!
📆 THE DAYS AHEAD
Thursday, August 21
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. ECU @ 5pm ET | Live Stats | Watch
Sunday, August 24
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Wofford @ 2pm ET | Watch
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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: 9!
🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!
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