La Salle 58, at Richmond 92

RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — The Richmond Spiders, showcasing their depth and defensive intensity, turned a competitive first quarter into a decisive rout, overwhelming the La Salle Explorers 92-58 in an Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Robins Center. A crowd of 2,268 watched the Spiders improve to 23-6 overall and solidify their standing near the top of the conference. La Salle fell to 15-12. The game’s pivotal shift occurred in the second quarter. After a back-and-forth opening period that ended with La Salle holding a surprising 21-16 lead, Richmond unleashed a devastating 28-point second quarter. The Spiders’ defense… Read more...