What's Happening at the Robins Center This Season

We can't wait to see you back at the Robins Center! You won't want to miss the home openers on Tuesday, November 9^th – Spider women's basketball vs. Charlotte (at 3 p.m.) and Spider men's basketball vs. NC Central (at 7 p.m.) in one of the most highly anticipated basketball seasons in years!

The men's team is poised to have a record-setting season as Richmond welcomes back 15 of 16 players from last year's NIT team, including three Preseason All-Atlantic 10 selections in Jacob Gilyard, Grant Golden, and Tyler Burton. The Spiders were also voted to finish second in the A-10 Preseason Poll!

The women's team returns Preseason All-Conference selection Kate Klimkiewicz and reigning A-10 Rookie of the Year Addie Budnik. The Spiders have improved their winning percentage in each of the last two seasons and will look to do so again in their third year under coach Aaron Roussell.

This 2021-22 campaign also marks the 50^th season of basketball at the Robins Center, which opened at the start of the 1972-73 season. Please join us in celebrating this special anniversary of one of the finest college basketball venues in the nation. The centerpiece of the celebration will be a series of videos featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the Robins Center's storied history, which you can read more about below.

Spider Athletics is looking forward to hosting you and your friends and family this season and we are anxious to get back to the family-friendly environment we missed so much last year. Join us for a game and see all the fun things we have in store for this Spider basketball season, starting on Tuesday!

DISCOUNT DAYS
*NEW this season* Discount Days will feature $1 off of beer and wine as well as a hot dog or hamburger from the time doors open (90 minutes before game time) until tip-off! This pregame special will be featured three times this season, so make sure to arrive at the Robins Center early!

Tuesday, November 16 vs. Georgia State
Sunday, December 19 vs. ODU
Tuesday, March 1 vs. Dayton

ALL-TIME NCAA DIVISION I RECORD
Count down with Jacob Gilyard as he races to become the Division I all-time steals leader. Jacob needs 27 steals to tie the record and 28 to break the record. If our math is correct, Jacob should be close to breaking the all-time steals record in early December! Don't miss this extraordinary accomplishment by our fearless point guard.

SPIDER BREWS IN SPIDER HALL
Back by popular demand, Spider Brews will also be featured several times throughout 2021-22 and start in a new location to begin the season. Spider Hall is located in the new Queally Athletics Center and overlooks the Spiders new practice court, adjacent to the renovated Millhiser Gym. This event allows you to sample local brews and seasonal craft beers alongside samplings from Richmond area eateries. Spiders Brews will be held on the following dates:

Saturday, December 11 vs. Toledo – 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 14 vs. Davidson – 7-8:30 p.m. ESPNU
Saturday, February 12 vs. La Salle – 4-5:30 p.m.

DOUBLE-DOUBLE SPECIAL
*NEW this season* The Double-Double ticket special will allow fans to purchase 2 tickets and 2 beer or wine beverages each (4 total beverages) at one price! This unique opportunity is available for the games below:

Thursday, December 30 vs. Saint Joseph's – Atlantic 10 Home Opener!
Friday, February 4 vs. St. Bonaventure ESPN2
Friday, February 25 vs. Saint Louis ESPN2

50^TH SEASON AT THE ROBINS CENTER
Over the past several months, more than 25 opposing head coaches, longtime season-ticket holders, and former Spiders players, coaches, and administrators have shared their favorite Robins Center moments, memories, and more with Richmond Athletics. Their recollections will be highlighted in a series of vignettes that will premiere at all men's basketball and women's basketball games at the Robins Center this season. The vignettes are presented by Joyner Fine Properties.

CONCESSION STAND UPDATES

Stump's Pig and Pint BBQ will be available on the concourse!
Beer and wine sales will be available on the concourse at 2 concession stand locations instead of at stand-alone kiosks
*NEW this season* Take advantage of in-seat ordering via the Campus GrubHub app to make your concessions experience safer and more convenient! Order right from your seat and pick up at the concessions stands. This does not apply to alcohol sales.
Belle Isle ready-to- drink cocktails will be available including the Honey Habanero and Lemonade flavor as well as the Transfusion flavor.

HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT
Halftime entertainment is back! This season features several acts that will be NEW to the Robins Center including a dangerous Foot Archer, the Washington Wizards Dance Team, Rolla Bolla and a world-famous Foot Juggler! Sit tight and they'll put on a show!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
The men's team will be featured on ESPN networks five times this season, and three of those contests are at home on Friday nights! These games will feature Friday night excitement, so stay tuned for future announcements because you won't want to miss them in person on January 14 vs. Davidson, February 4 vs. St Bonaventure, or February 25 vs. Saint Louis.

COVID-19 POLICES
In alignment with national, state, local, and University COVID-19 protocols, the University of Richmond Athletics department has released its full COVID-19 safety measures here. At this time, it includes the requirement of masks for all fans regardless of vaccination status but does not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend a game at the Robins Center.

NEW LED VIDEO BOARDS
Look for new LED boards in Robins Center in the vomitories in December. As part of the continuing plan to update Robins Center and enhance our fans' experience, new digital LED boards will be placed in many of the vomitories in Robins Center.

YOU LOVE EM', WE'RE BRINGING 'EM BACK!
Don't worry, we haven't forgotten your favorite University of Richmond traditions during basketball season:

Season Ticket Holder Bring-a-Friend days – December 11 vs. Toledo & January 14 vs. Davidson
FREE Spiders Kids Club games – 7 games – don't forget to claim your tickets early!
Get your holiday picture with Santa and enjoy the Mascot game on Sunday, December 19 vs. ODU
Virginia529 Diaper Derby – Stay tuned on how to sign your little diaper derby racer up for this game on Saturday, February 12 vs. La Salle
Donate new board games, books, and stuffed animals beginning at the home opener on Tuesday, November 9 through Saturday, December 11. Teddy Bear toss will be at halftime of the Hofstra game on November 22!

NEW UNIFORMS
The Spiders will be wearing new uniforms at the Robins Center this season as part of the University of Richmond's new five-year deal with adidas to become the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand for the University of Richmond. The agreement runs through June 2026.

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Grant Golden

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