Good morning. This holiday season, Richmond women’s basketball celebrated with a party and some A-10 Championship rings underneath the tree.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 Men’s basketball falls to W&M
🌴 Women’s basketball ready for the West Palm Beach Classic
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 All The Points. On Wednesday night, in a back-and-forth offensive battle, Richmond men’s basketball was bested by W&M, 93-87. The Spiders were led by Dusan Neskovic, who scored a game-high 20 points for his 14th career 20-point game and first as a Spider. Richmond’s final game before its holiday break will be Saturday at 6 p.m. vs. VMI in the Robins Center.

🔼 Another One. Richmond football defensive end Jeremiah Grant tacked on more All-America honors after being named First Team All-America by FCS Football Central on SI. The redshirt senior standout recorded 53 tackles (38 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss, and an FCS-high 13.5 sacks.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

One Of The Best. Defensive lineman Jeremiah Grant had a season to remember, finishing with an FCS-best 13.5 sacks.

Where did Grant finish in the program’s all-time single-season sack record book?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Weekend Preview. Coming off a close loss to No. 6-ranked Texas, Richmond women’s basketball heads into the weekend where the team will face some more SEC competition at the West Palm Beach Classic. The Spiders are going into today’s matchup against No. 18 Tennessee at 9-2, including an undefeated 3-0 record in neutral site games. Defense has been a strength of the team as the team has held its opponents to just 54.5 points per game this season.

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Friday, December 20

🏀 Women’s Basketball West Palm Beach Classic vs. Tennessee @ 2:15pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Saturday, December 21

🏀 Women’s Basketball West Palm Beach Classic vs. Alabama @ 1:15pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. VMI @ 6pm ET | Watch | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Second!

Grant finished the season second on Richmond's all-time list for sacks in a season and fifth in career sacks with 21.5.

🕷️ Have a great Friday!

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