Spider Basketball Surging Towards Attendance Milestone

Just two years after achieving the highest average attendance at the Robins Center in nearly a quarter-century, Richmond men's basketball is on the cusp of surpassing that milestone this season.

In 2015-16, the Spiders averaged 6,435 fans per game, the most since an average of 7,214 fans attended each game at the Robins Center during the 1992-93 season, when the arena held nearly 2,000 more fans than it does today.

Three home games remain this season, and the Spiders currently are averaging 6,447 fans per game in the 7,201-seat capacity Robins Center. Saturday home games against Saint Louis (February 17^th) and Saint Joseph's (February 24^th) are trending toward near capacity crowds, and favorable attendance is expected for the Wednesday night matchup with UMass on February 28^th.

The increase in attendance started before the season began, as Spider fans accounted for more than 3,300 season tickets, which set the record for the most in any season since the university started archiving data on annual season ticket sales. Spider fans have continued to purchase tickets at a torrid pace as the season has progressed, with four sell-outs and near-capacity attendance at several other games.

Currently, Richmond has the third-highest attendance in the A-10 behind only Dayton and VCU. Last season, the Spiders finished third nationally among schools with a total enrollment under 5,000 students, trailing only Providence and Butler.

"We are proud of the support that Spider fans have shown this season. Fans know that when they come to the Robins Center, they are going to enjoy a great fan experience," said Scott Warner, Assistant AD/ Marketing and Fan Development.

Tickets are available HERE or by calling 1-877-Spider-1. Fan promotions for the final three home games include:

Saturday, February 17th vs. Saint Louis

RED OUT! Official RED Out t-shirts are available HERE and at the Spider Shop.
Basketball and Brews, presented by the UR School of Professional and Continuing Studies! Join us for the pregame craft beer festival, featuring seven local breweries. Selections are available from Ardent, Starr Hill, Steam Bell, Strangeways, Isley, Brothers, and Lickinghole Creek! Complimentary food will also be available, courtesy of CAVA. Click HERE and enter the code: BREWS
Minority Mentorship Program! Join us for a pregame panel discussion on diversity and being a minority in college sports. For more information, contact Jennifer Phillips at 804.287.6314 or jphilli6@richmond.edu
Performances by the Clover Hill High School pep band!
Kids Club Science Day! Join us in the Food Lion Family Fun Zone for special science exhibits!

Saturday, February 24th vs. Saint Joseph's

Senior Night! A pregame ceremony will recognize the outgoing Spider men's basketball senior class.
Halftime performance by the Air Elite Dunkers!
Recyclemania! Help us in our second annual event to divert waste from the landfill and promote responsible recycling.
Pregame cheer clinic! Youth cheerleaders can participate in a pregame clinic with the Spider cheerleaders. For more information, contact Jennifer Phillips at 804.287.6314 or jphilli6@richmond.edu
Kids Club Special Experience – take a postgame photo on the court with WebstUR!

Wednesday, February 28th vs. UMass

Cedarfield Weeknight Ticket Special! Priority-level seating is just $5 when you click HERE and use the promo code: CEDARFIELD
Fan Appreciation Night! Promotions include $1 popcorn and drinks!
Performances by the Varina High School band!
Halftime recognition of all UR student-athletes that have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher

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