The University of Richmond women's tennis team suffered a 4-1 loss to VCU in their latest match at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. This defeat brings Richmond's record to 4-9 this spring and 0-1 in Atlantic 10 play. VCU, now at 9-8 overall, claimed the doubles point and later secured three singles victories to clinch the match. Abby Lee earned Richmond's only point, demonstrating resilience with a straight-set win.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond's season record now stands at 4-9, while VCU improves to 9-8.
  • Abby Lee's win marks her fifth singles victory of the spring season.
State of Play
  • The match showcased a strong performance from VCU, especially in doubles play.
  • Richmond managed to keep two singles matches unfinished, indicating competitive play.
What's Next

Richmond will host East Carolina on March 28, before traveling to face Rhode Island on April 4 and then the Wildcats on April 5. These upcoming matches present opportunities for the Spiders to improve their conference standings.

Bottom Line

The Spiders must regroup and focus on improving their performance, particularly in doubles, to enhance their chances in upcoming matches and build momentum in the Atlantic 10 Conference.