The Richmond men's golf team ranked second in the Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll, receiving five first-place votes and totaling 130 points鈥攋ust three points behind VCU's 133 points and three first-place votes. The Spiders recently celebrated back-to-back tournament victories, a first in 21 seasons, including a record-setting performance at the Loyola Intercollegiate with a score of 34-under par. Their upcoming challenge is the UNCW Seahawk Intercollegiate in Wilmington, starting March 30, leading into the Atlantic 10 Championship later this April in Orlando, Florida.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond: 130 points, 5 first-place votes
  • VCU: 133 points, 3 first-place votes
  • Team's three tournament wins for the first time since the 2000-01 season
Yes, But

Despite leading in first-place votes, Richmond was narrowly edged out by VCU, highlighting a competitive landscape within the conference. Additionally, while recent performance has been strong, maintaining momentum in future tournaments will be crucial.

State of Play
  • Richmond's recent tournament wins include the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate Classic and Loyola Intercollegiate.
  • The team is preparing for the upcoming Seahawk Intercollegiate on March 30.
What's Next

The Spiders will face UNCW at the Seahawk Intercollegiate, aiming to continue their winning streak. Success in this event could bolster their confidence heading into the Atlantic 10 Championship in late April.

Bottom Line

Richmond鈥檚 strong showing in the preseason poll and impressive performance in recent tournaments underscore their potential as serious contenders. Their focus now shifts to sustaining success as they move towards the Atlantic 10 Championship.