Spiders Morning Jolt 12/3: Tonight's Basketball Doubleheader

The men and women's basketball teams both play tonight!


Good morning, Spiders. Pumpkin is out, and peppermint is in! Happy December, Spider fans!

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏀 No. 36
🏈 Humanitarian Award
🕷️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Ranked! The women’s basketball team is ranked No. 36 in the first NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) rankings of the 2025-26 season this week. Richmond leads all Atlantic 10 programs. The Spiders will look to improve to 7-2 tonight at 6 PM in their A-10 opener vs Loyola Chicago at the Robins Center.. 🏀 Here’s more about the ranking.

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Two football players were named to the Patriot League Academic All-League. Carter Glassmyer and Scott Hummel were awarded!

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Tonight’s Game. The men’s basketball team plays Belmont tonight!

With a win, Richmond would improve to 7-1 and match it best eight-game start since what year?

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

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Honored. The Touchdown Club of Richmond named long snapper Brian Catanzarite the recipient of the club’s Wells Fargo Advisors Humanitarian Award for the 2025 football season. The award is for a student-athlete in a collegiate football program within the Commonwealth of Virginia who has exceeded expectations in service to their school and community. “Big Cat” volunteered at the Richmond Animal League and participated in many community service initiatives. 🏈 Here’s more about Catanzarite.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, December 3

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola Chicago @ 6pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Belmont @ 7:30pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, December 6

👟 Cross Country USATF Senior and U20 National Championships
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Old Dominion @ 12:30pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday, December 7

👟 Cross Country USATF Senior and U20 National Championships
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Fairfield @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets

Monday, December 8

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

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2019!

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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