UR Spiders Sports Update for October 19

Here’s the latest University of Richmond Spiders Sports update from Bob Black:

Gameday Central: #18 Richmond vs. Rhode Island
No. 18 Richmond is back in the friendly confines of UR Stadium Saturday versus Rhode Island where it is 2-0 this season and averaging 43.5 points per game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. It’s Ukrop’s 2-for-1 Day! Use your UVC Card of First Market Bank MarketShare Card and receive two tickets for the price of one!

Men’s Soccer Heads To Philly To Play Temple And Saint Joseph’s
The men’s soccer team will look to get back on track when the Spiders head to Philadelphia this weekend to take on Temple Friday and Saint Joseph’s Sunday.

Six-Time Defending A-10 Champ Women’s Swimming Opens Saturday At Duke
On the heels of the team’s sixth-consecutive Atlantic 10 Championship, third-year swimming coach Matt Barany sat down with RichmondSpiders.com to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming season. The Spiders, who were a preseason pick to defend their title, open the 2007-08 at Duke Saturday.

Field Hockey Heads To New England To Face Rhode Island And UMass
The field hockey team heads to New England to face Rhode Island on Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Massachusetts on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Spiders are 3-1 in the Atlantic 10, coming off a 1-0 overtime victory over La Salle on Sunday. Richmond has won 45 of its last 46 games against Atlantic 10 competition as the Spiders go for their sixth-straight Atlantic 10 regular-season and tournament titles.

Women’s Soccer On The Road This Weekend
The women’s soccer team will spend the weekend away from home – but not too far. The Spiders visit Atlantic 10 rival George Washington Saturday, then travel to Longwood for a non-conference match Sunday.

Chuck Boone Golf Classic Set For Homecoming Weekend
The Annual Chuck Boone Golf Classic will be held at Independence Golf Club Friday November 2, 2007. The event will benefit the Charles S. Boone Scholarship and Spider Athletics. Click here for printable registration form.