Good morning. The women’s basketball team is making its way through Spain, and we have details on their trip to Madrid.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏑 New keeper coach
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The field hockey program has a new volunteer goalkeeper coach— Sierra Espeland. Espeland was recently an assistant coach at Mary Washington. She also is the director of the U16 and U19 teams at the Panthers field hockey club. 🏑 Read more about Espeland.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

New Episode. Bob Black released a new episode of The Sports Huddle on ESPN Richmond, speaking to a linebacker.

Who did Black talk to on the new episode?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Camp Notebook #2. The defensive line is a well-established unit this season. The group includes two true freshmen, a senior transfer and the rest returners. Last season, the Spiders’ defense tied for first in defensive touchdowns (5), tied for fourth in takeaways (26), fourth in third-down defense (.29) and tied for sixth in sacks (39) in the FCS. Overall, the team was ranked first or second in those categories in the Coastal Athletic Association. 🏈 Read more about the defensive line.

📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Sunday, August 11

⚽️ Soccer vs. UNC Greensboro @ 5:30pm ET (Exhibition)

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🎉TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Wayne Galloway!

🕷️ Have a great Friday!

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