15 Facts About Richmond Spiders

Richmond Spiders represent the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Spiders compete in the Division I FCS of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports.

The Richmond Spiders have qualified for the NCAA Tournament eight times, including a Super Regional appearance in 2012, with the last tournament appearance coming in 2003.

Richmond Spiders have made the NCAA tournament three times and the Women's National Invitation Tournament nine times .

The Richmond Spiders are celebrating their 100th season of field hockey in 2019 and play their home games at Crenshaw Field, which has been upgraded for the 2019 season with a new support facility including team rooms, restrooms, a press box, filming positions, and a new entrance to the field.

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Richmond Spiders have won seven Atlantic 10 regular season championships and eight Atlantic 10 tournament championships .

Richmond Spiders have seen five golfers win individual conference tournament titles, and have won the Atlantic 10 team title twice.

Richmond Spiders have won three Patriot League tournament championships, advancing to NCAA Regionals each of the three years.

The Richmond Spiders played their first season as associate members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, now known as the ASUN Conference, before a cooperative agreement between the Atlantic Sun and the Southern Conference saw sponsorship of men's lacrosse shift to the SoCon following the 2014 season.

Richmond Spiders have won at least a share of the Southern Conference title three times and have qualified for the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship three times .

Richmond Spiders have won six Atlantic 10 regular season championships and five Atlantic 10 conference tournaments .

Since joining the Atlantic 10 in 2001, the Richmond Spiders have captured 15 of a possible 18 Atlantic 10 championships.

Richmond women's tennis team has been coached by Mark Wesselink since 1991, and the Spiders have won nine Atlantic 10 championships during his tenure .

The Richmond Spiders have made 11 appearances in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship .

The final permanent head coach of the Richmond Spiders was Clint Peay, who led the team from 2009 to 2012, with Leigh Cowlishaw leading the team on an interim basis in its final season.