Richmond 77, at Columbia 67

NEW YORK (Interstat) — Behind a dominant third-quarter surge and a perfect night at the free-throw line, the Richmond Spiders defeated the Columbia Lions 77-67 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Levien Gymnasium. The Spiders improved to 3-1 overall, while the Lions, who were projected favorites by advanced metrics, fell to 2-1. Richmond seized control of the game with a 23-point third quarter, turning a narrow 32-25 halftime lead into a 55-44 advantage heading into the final period. The Spiders’ offense was efficient throughout, scoring 77 points on 70 possessions for an offensive rating of 109.8, while Columbia… Read more...