University of Richmond Athletics
Friday, October 17
Richmond, Va.
5 PM
University of Richmond
(9-5, 4-1)
2
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0
Saint Joseph's
(7-7, 2-2)
1
2
3
4
F
Saint Joseph's
0
0
0
0
0
Richmond
0
0
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1
2
Spider Field Hockey Clips Hawks, Clinch Postseason Spot
10/17/2025 | Field Hockey
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond field hockey team defeated Saint Joseph's 2-0 Friday evening at Crenshaw Field to clinch a spot in the 2025 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship. This is the first time the Spiders have defeated the Hawks since the 2017 season.
Richmond improves to 4-1 in A-10 action and 9-5 on the season. UR will host American University, Sunday Oct. 19 at noon at Crenshaw Field in non-conference action. The game will be streamed stateside on ESPN+ and internationally on the Atlantic 10 Network.
After a scoreless first half, the Spiders got on the board just 1:37 into the second half. Clara Larripa stole the pass, drove to the circle and split four Hawks defenders for the reverse shot into the back of the net for her team-leading 13th goal of the season.
Richmond added on an insurance goal in the fourth quarter. After a restart near at the 25-yard line by Grace Wiggins, Larripa zipped a pass to Valen Luna Paratore who flicked the ball past the keeper for her third goal of the season. Larripa tallied her sixth helper on the goal.
Saint Joseph's made a late push on their attacking third, firing off 12 shots and earning seven penalty corners in the fourth quarter. UR goalkeeper Amanda Cimillo led the Spider defensive penalty corner unit to stop all Hawks advances, including three shots and three corners with no time left on the board.
Cimillo finished the game with a season-high 12 saves and her fifth shutout of the season.
SJU had the upper hand in shots (19-8), shots on goal (12-4) and penalty corners (9-3).
Richmond improves to 4-1 in A-10 action and 9-5 on the season. UR will host American University, Sunday Oct. 19 at noon at Crenshaw Field in non-conference action. The game will be streamed stateside on ESPN+ and internationally on the Atlantic 10 Network.
After a scoreless first half, the Spiders got on the board just 1:37 into the second half. Clara Larripa stole the pass, drove to the circle and split four Hawks defenders for the reverse shot into the back of the net for her team-leading 13th goal of the season.
Richmond added on an insurance goal in the fourth quarter. After a restart near at the 25-yard line by Grace Wiggins, Larripa zipped a pass to Valen Luna Paratore who flicked the ball past the keeper for her third goal of the season. Larripa tallied her sixth helper on the goal.
Saint Joseph's made a late push on their attacking third, firing off 12 shots and earning seven penalty corners in the fourth quarter. UR goalkeeper Amanda Cimillo led the Spider defensive penalty corner unit to stop all Hawks advances, including three shots and three corners with no time left on the board.
Cimillo finished the game with a season-high 12 saves and her fifth shutout of the season.
SJU had the upper hand in shots (19-8), shots on goal (12-4) and penalty corners (9-3).
Team Stats
SJU
RICHMOND
Goals
0
2
Shots
19
8
Shots on Goal
12
4
Saves
2
12
Corners
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Clara Larripa
GOAL by Richmond Clara Larripa (FIRST GOAL)
31:37
Valen Luna Paratore (3)
Assisted By: Clara Larripa
GOAL by Richmond Valen Luna Paratore, Assist by Clara Larripa, goal number 3 for season.
46:39
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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