Good morning, Spiders. There’s only one game in the Robins Center this weekend, and we want to see you there! Get your tickets for tomorrow’s men’s basketball game at 6pm ET.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🎾 Spring schedule
👟 Indoor schedule
🕷️ And much, much more!

Today’s Stock Up is delivered by Publix, the Official Supermarket of the Richmond Spiders. Click here and stock up for your next gathering or celebration at Publix, Where Shopping is a Pleasure.

🔼 Court Time. The women’s tennis team announced its 2026 spring schedule. The Spiders will start the season at Virginia on Jan. 13. The first home match will be on Jan. 18 against Northwestern. The program will work toward reaching its third-straight Atlantic 10 Championship final in April.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Close Game. The men’s basketball team visited Elon on Wednesday. The men led at halftime, 41-35. Elon held the Spiders to only 29 points in the second half, beating Richmond 73-70.

AJ Lopez led the team with ## points.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Mark the Calendar! The 2026 track and field indoor schedule is here. Richmond will continue the season at the VCU Rams Indoor Invite on Jan. 9. Learn about the full schedule here.

The Drive Ahead 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.

Saturday, December 20

🏀 Women’s Basketball at Alabama A&M @ 1pm ET | 4 Tha Culture Holiday Classic | Live Stats | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. The Citadel @ 6pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, December 21

🏀 Women’s Basketball at Penn State @ 2:30pm ET | 4 Tha Culture Holiday Classic | Live Stats | Tickets

Monday, December 22

🎙️ Behind the Web with Coach Chris Mooney @ 6pm ET | The Local at Forest & Ridge, 403 N Ridge Rd, Henrico, VA 23229 | Listen

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Answer: 15!

🕷️ Have a great Friday!

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