Sophomore Carson Baez and freshman Lucas Rizo-Patron of the Richmond Spiders have earned top honors in the Atlantic 10 for their impressive performances, each winning three weekly awards. Baez was named A-10 Golfer of the Week, while Rizo-Patron claimed Rookie of the Week for the weeks ending February 13, February 20, and March 13. Their standout performances included Baez鈥檚 record-breaking individual win at the Loyola Intercollegiate and contributions leading to a program-low team score of 34-under par. They also excelled at the Donald Ross Collegiate Classic, with Baez tying for first place and Rizo-Patron achieving his first top-10 finish. These awards mark the first weekly honors of Baez鈥檚 career and elevate Rizo-Patron to four-time Rookie of the Week status.

By the Numbers
  • Baez set a program record with a 17-under par score.
  • Rizo-Patron achieved his first top-10 finish at the Donald Ross Collegiate Classic.
State of Play
  • Richmond placed fifth in the Lake Jovita Invitational among 14 teams.
  • The Spiders have two events remaining: Giles-Spratley Collegiate and A-10 Championship.
What's Next

The Spiders will aim to maintain their momentum as they head into their final tournaments, looking to build on their current success and uphold strong performances at the A-10 Championship in late April.

Bottom Line

Richmond's rising stars Baez and Rizo-Patron are positioned for significant impact as they continue to break records and earn accolades, promising an exciting finish to the golf season.