University of Richmond Athletics
Richmond Athletics Celebrates 100 Years of Field Hockey in 2019
08/20/2019 | Field Hockey, General, Spider Athletic Fund
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond field hockey program is set to reach a major milestone in 2019 as the Spiders compete in the program's 100th season.
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The program's first competition, and subsequently the first intercollegiate field hockey game in the state of Virginia, took place between then-Westhampton College and Sweet Briar College in 1919. Since the start of the program, the Spiders have compiled a 592-570-72 record with over 900 student-athletes competing.
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The Spiders have seen unprecedented success since joining the Atlantic 10 in 2001, boasting a 101-24 record in conference play and winning eight A-10 Tournament titles and nine A-10 Regular Season crowns. The Spiders have also made eight NCAA Tournament appearances.
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The Spiders will commemorate the occasion with a celebration for alumnae and friends of the program, which will take place over Family Weekend (October 5-6). Program alumnae will be recognized at halftime of the Spiders' game against instate rival James Madison, which is set for Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m.
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For more information on the 100 Years Celebration of Spider Field Hockey, please contact Associate Director of the Spider Club, Allie Ware (allie.ware@richmond.edu). Click here to go to the program's giving page.
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The program's first competition, and subsequently the first intercollegiate field hockey game in the state of Virginia, took place between then-Westhampton College and Sweet Briar College in 1919. Since the start of the program, the Spiders have compiled a 592-570-72 record with over 900 student-athletes competing.
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The Spiders have seen unprecedented success since joining the Atlantic 10 in 2001, boasting a 101-24 record in conference play and winning eight A-10 Tournament titles and nine A-10 Regular Season crowns. The Spiders have also made eight NCAA Tournament appearances.
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The Spiders will commemorate the occasion with a celebration for alumnae and friends of the program, which will take place over Family Weekend (October 5-6). Program alumnae will be recognized at halftime of the Spiders' game against instate rival James Madison, which is set for Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m.
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For more information on the 100 Years Celebration of Spider Field Hockey, please contact Associate Director of the Spider Club, Allie Ware (allie.ware@richmond.edu). Click here to go to the program's giving page.
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Spider Field Hockey Post Game with Clara Larripa and Olivia Eusanio
Friday, September 19
Field Hockey Highlights vs. Lock Haven
Friday, September 19
Field Hockey Ready for Conference Play
Thursday, September 18
Field Hockey postgame with HC Martu Loncarica
Friday, September 12