University of Richmond Athletics
Spiders Host Colorado On Tuesday Night At 6
01/03/2005 | Men's Basketball
Jan. 3, 2005
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RICHMOND (5-5) vs. COLORADO (7-3)
Robins Center - 6 p.m.
TV: None
Radio: Spider Sports Network (Sportsradio 910 in Richmond)
Internet: www.RichmondSpiders.com
Tickets: 1-877-SPIDER-1; A limited number of complimentary seats will be available in the SunTrust Mortgage Fan Zone.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - The 2004-05 non-conference season comes to a close when Richmond hosts Colorado at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening in the Robins Center.
The Buffaloes are the ninth of 11 non-conference foes that enter their game against Richmond with a .500-or-better record. The Spiders bring a six-game home win streak to the contest.
In conjunction with the American Red Cross' efforts, Richmond will be accepting donations for the International Response Fund to help those affected by last week's Tsunami. ARC canisters will be posted at every entrance to collect donations.
STORYLINES
*The Spiders close out their 2004-05 non-conference schedule with Colorado. Richmond is 19-17 against non-Atlantic 10 foes under Jerry Wainwright.
*Richmond is 4-1 all-time against the Big 12. Last winter, Richmond won at Colorado and at #10 Kansas.
*The Spiders' eight blocked shots last year at Colorado was their second most of the season. Richmond swatted 10 at Kansas. Kevin Steenberge equaled a career-high with four blocks against the Buffaloes.
*Colorado junior Chris Copeland is a Richmond native and a Hermitage High School product. Copeland is third on the team with 12.2 ppg and is second with 5.5 rpg. He leads the team with 13 blocks.
*Richmond's 24 turnovers at Arizona were a season-high and the second time they have committed 20+ (22 at Virginia). Conversely, the Spiders forced 21 Wildcat turnovers, a season high by a Richmond opponent.
*Sophomore Courtney Nelson enjoyed an excellent Fiesta Bowl Classic. In the first game, Nelson banked in the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining to beat Butler. Against Arizona, Nelson notched a career-high 14 points and was 3-for-4 from three-point range.
*Kevin Steenberge is tied for second in the A-10 with a 56.4 field goal percentage.
