University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Basketball to Host Tip-Off Reception Thursday
10/07/2025 | Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Spider Athletic Fund
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond men's and women's basketball will host a Tip Off Reception on Thursday, October 9 at the Queally Athletics Center and Spider Hall.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres beginning at 6 PM, with welcome remarks by both men's head coach Chris Mooney and women's head coach Aaron Roussell. Members of the 2025-26 men's and women's basketball rosters will also be introduced.
At 7 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to view a men's basketball intrasquad scrimmage from courtside seats in the Queally Athletics Center. Guests are also able to arrive early to view women's basketball practice beginning at 4:30 PM.
Registration and tickets are required and are available at spides.us/tipoff.
The Tip Off Reception is part of a year-long series of events offering in-depth, exclusive access to Spider basketball to select supporters. Individuals interested in future events should contact Associate Athletics Director for Basketball Development Jim Merritt at jmerritt.richmond.edu.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres beginning at 6 PM, with welcome remarks by both men's head coach Chris Mooney and women's head coach Aaron Roussell. Members of the 2025-26 men's and women's basketball rosters will also be introduced.
At 7 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to view a men's basketball intrasquad scrimmage from courtside seats in the Queally Athletics Center. Guests are also able to arrive early to view women's basketball practice beginning at 4:30 PM.
Registration and tickets are required and are available at spides.us/tipoff.
The Tip Off Reception is part of a year-long series of events offering in-depth, exclusive access to Spider basketball to select supporters. Individuals interested in future events should contact Associate Athletics Director for Basketball Development Jim Merritt at jmerritt.richmond.edu.
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