WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive efficiency and defensive resolve, the Richmond Spiders delivered a decisive 84-58 victory over the William & Mary Tribe in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Kaplan Arena.

From the opening tip, which was won by Richmond’s Maggie Doogan, the Spiders established control. Doogan scored the game’s first points on a layup just 28 seconds in, setting the tone for a dominant first half. Richmond’s offense operated with precision, building a 17-10 lead after the first quarter before exploding for 27 points in the second period. The Spiders entered halftime with a commanding 44-24 advantage, having effectively put the game out of reach.

The Spiders’ performance was a model of efficiency. They shot 55 percent from the floor, connecting on 32 of 58 attempts, and were even more impressive from beyond the arc, making 8 of 18 three-pointers for a 44 percent success rate. Their proficiency continued at the free-throw line, where they converted 12 of 13 attempts. This sharp shooting translated to an elite offensive rating of 123.2 points per 100 possessions.

William & Mary, conversely, struggled immensely with its shot-making. The Tribe finished the game shooting just 30 percent from the field, making 22 of 73 attempts. Their difficulties were magnified from three-point range, where they connected on only 7 of 41 attempts, a 17 percent clip that stifled any potential comeback efforts. The Tribe’s offensive rating for the game was a meager 81.9.

Richmond’s interior dominance was a key factor, as they outscored William & Mary 46 to 22 in the paint. They also capitalized on their opportunities, scoring 21 points off turnovers despite committing 13 of their own, one more than the Tribe’s 10.

The Spiders were led by a spectacular all-around effort from Maggie Doogan. The 6-foot-2 forward from Broomall, Pennsylvania, recorded a game-high 25 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists in 36 minutes of action, narrowly missing a triple-double. She was complemented by Rachel Ullstrom, a 6-foot-1 guard from Auburn, Massachusetts, who added 19 points. Guard Ally Sweeney of Sparta, New Jersey, and forward Ava Persichetti of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, provided valuable support, with Sweeney scoring 10 points and grabbing six rebounds, and Persichetti contributing eight points and six rebounds.

William & Mary’s offense was primarily fueled by Cassidy Geddes. The 5-foot-7 guard from Hickory, North Carolina, shouldered the scoring load with 24 points. However, she needed 29 field goal attempts to reach that total, emblematic of her team’s shooting struggles. Natalie Fox, a 6-foot-4 forward from Lagrangeville, New York, was the only other Tribe player in double figures, scoring 10 points and collecting six rebounds. Jana Sallman, a 6-foot-3 post player from Cairo, Egypt, contributed eight points, five rebounds, and two blocks off the bench.

After halftime, William & Mary showed a brief spark, outscoring Richmond 18-14 in the third quarter, but could not sustain the momentum to significantly cut into the large deficit. The Spiders reasserted themselves in the final period, pouring in 26 points to close out the game and secure the 26-point road win.

The victory improved Richmond’s early-season record to 2-1, while William & Mary fell to 1-2. An announced crowd of 996 was in attendance at Kaplan Arena.

The Spiders will look to build on this performance when they travel to face Columbia on Saturday. William & Mary will return to action at home against Old Dominion on Sunday.