Spiders Sound Off

The Spiders women stay red-hot with a physical road win at VCU as Ally Sweeney explodes for 27 points and the “Big Three” carry Richmond to another rivalry victory. Meanwhile, the men hit a season low in a brutal home loss to Davidson, scoring just 15 points in the first half. Tom and Porter break down what went wrong, why the offense looks broken, and what needs to happen to turn this around. Plu...

The Spiders had a busy week in the Atlantic 10, and we break it all down. The women earn a big conference win over Duquesne, and we talk about what it means for their season and momentum going forward. On the men’s side, Richmond fought at the Siegel Center in a loss to VCU in another chapter of the rivalry. We look at key moments, standout performances, and what the Spiders need to clean up as th...

A winter storm cancels the Richmond women’s game at George Mason, while the Spiders’ men struggle again on the road at George Washington. Tom and Porter break down what went wrong, what’s still working, and why confidence is becoming a major issue for Richmond basketball. Plus, a great interview with Robby Robinson, the voice of VCU , as he looks ahead to the Richmond–VCU matchup, the Rams’ season...

Richmond men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney joins Spider Sound Off for an in-depth conversation on leadership, player development, and navigating the new era of college basketball. Coach Mooney reflects on joining A-10 legends like John Chaney and Phil Martelli on the conference’s all-time wins list, shares why he believes this Richmond team can be dangerous down the stretch, and explains wh...

A special Code Red Sunday at the Robins Center delivered one of the most memorable atmospheres in program history. The Richmond women blow out VCU in front of 5,224 fans, honoring Maggie Doogan’s record-setting performance and showing exactly what crowd energy can do. Tom and Porter break down the historic win, standout performances, and what it means for the A-10 race. They also recap the men’s t...

The Spiders had a perfect week. We break down dominant wins by both the men and women, share behind-the-scenes stories from the Coach’s Show, and preview Richmond’s toughest test yet on the road at St. Louis.

Maggie Doogan makes history. 48 points. Three overtimes. One unforgettable night at the Robins Center. Tom and Porter break down Doogan’s legendary performance in Richmond’s thrilling 3OT win over Davidson , why it may be the greatest individual game ever by a Spider, and what it means for A-10 women’s basketball going forward. We also react to the men’s loss to Saint Joseph’s , home-court struggl...

The Richmond Spiders sweep New York as the men win at St. Bonaventure and the women battle past Fordham. Tom and Porter break down key performances, coaching wins, advanced stats, and what this momentum means for Richmond basketball in the Atlantic 10.

Richmond responds the right way with two hard-earned road wins in New York , and we break down what they mean for both programs. On the men’s side, the Spiders grind out a tough win at Fordham behind Mike Walls’ hot shooting , a second-half takeover by Will Johnston , and meaningful minutes from Will Harper III . We discuss rebounding issues, officiating frustrations, and why this win matters in t...

Richmond basketball ends the year with two tough losses, and Spiders Sound Off doesn’t sugarcoat it. Tom and Porter break down the women’s road loss at Rhode Island and the men’s defensive collapse against George Washington, asking the big questions Spider fans are already debating: What went wrong? What’s fixable? And how worried should we really be? From fatigue, turnovers, and lineup decisions...

The Spiders wrap up non-conference play with two very different performances. The women deliver a statement win over Penn State, showcasing elite preparation, pace, and another dominant performance from Maggie Dugan as they head into A-10 play with momentum and at-large hopes alive. On the men’s side, Richmond suffers a frustrating home loss to Charleston Southern, getting outworked on the glass a...

In this holiday episode of Spiders Sound Off , Tom and Porter break down a get-right win for the Richmond men over The Citadel, highlighting improved ball security, depth, and standout performances as the Spiders head into the break. They also recap the women’s win at the Henrico Center, spotlighting strong contributions from Rachel, Maggie, Dewey, and the freshman class. The guys check in on the...

Inconceivable! This episode turns into a full Rob Reiner Fest to frame a deep dive into Richmond’s turnover-plagued loss at Elon, spotlight the women’s continued dominance, assign midseason grades, and evaluate where the A-10 truly stands. Smart analysis, fan perspective, and movie-themed fun from your Richmond basketball podcast.

Richmond basketball is rolling. The Spiders deliver a statement weekend with a dominant road win at Liberty and a gritty overtime victory over Southern Illinois at the Robins Center. We break down the women’s complete performance at Liberty, defensive adjustments, and what the win means for the NCAA picture. On the men’s side, we dive into Jonathan Beagle’s huge night, late-game execution, overtim...

Episode 28 of Spiders Sound Off brings a packed show featuring an in-depth conversation with Jim Merritt , Associate Athletics Director for Basketball Development. Tom and Porter dig into Richmond’s brand-new Men’s and Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete Development Funds, how revenue sharing will work, and what this all means for recruiting, retention, and the long-term health of Spider basketball...

On today’s episode of Spiders Sound Off , Tom and Porter return to Henrico Studios on a tough Sunday after the women’s team takes a rare home loss to Fairfield. The guys break down what went wrong, what Fairfield did right, and why—despite the sting—this result isn’t anywhere close to fatal for at-large hopes. They also hit the reset button and pivot to the men’s gritty win over ODU, spotlighting...

Tom and Porter return for a midweek Spiders Sound Off to celebrate a massive stretch for both programs. The guys recap the men’s statement road win at Belmont — the 75-foot Walls miracle, David Thomas’ breakout, Johnston’s takeover late, and the team officially graduating from “above average” to “good.” They preview the potential trap game vs ODU and emphasize the importance of avoiding a letdown....

The Spiders head into the holiday stretch with a perfectly uneven weekend: both the men and women split their Thanksgiving trips, showing flashes of brilliance mixed with “let’s forget that happened” moments. Tom and Porter break down the Furman frustration, the Charlotte bounce-back, and why Daughtry going downhill should be a mandatory possession every game. On the women’s side, Maggie Dugan con...

In this Thanksgiving special, Tom and Porter break down Richmond’s men’s and women’s tournament week — the guys heading to Orlando for the Terry’s Chocolate Invitational and the women traveling to Cancun for a top-10 showdown with TCU. They dive deep into matchups with Furman, Illinois State, Charlotte, and Green Bay, explain why bench minutes matter, and unveil the first-ever PFF. They also go ar...

On Taylor Swift night, the Spiders women “shake it off” after a sluggish first half and, with a deep breath in the huddle (courtesy of Maggie), remember that “happiness is a butterfly”—and pull away from Navy in the fourth. Ally Sweeney goes “fearless,” attacks downhill, and turns the game into her own “Mastermind” performance. Meanwhile, the men blow out Gardner-Webb like they decided it was time...

Tom and Porter break down a dominant week in the Robins Center. The women rolled past Temple behind Maggie Dugan’s spectacular 31–14–9 performance , one of the best games in program history. The men followed with their most complete showing of the season, cruising past VMI with 12 players scoring and a surge in shooting and rebounding. Then they look ahead to the weekend: the men hosting Gardner-W...

The Spiders roll into New York and leave Columbia with a W. Tom and Porter break down Richmond’s statement 10-point road win, highlighted by Alicia Newell’s breakout defensive masterpiece, Maggie Doogan’s milestone night, and Ally’s best performance of the young season. The guys also look ahead to a dangerous Temple matchup for the women and a three-happy VMI men's squad coming to the Robins C...

Tom and Porter are back in the Henrico Studios breaking down a busy Spider week — with a road trip recap from Williamsburg, a men’s nail-biter at the Robins Center, and a deep dive on the Columbia matchup. They talk Maggie Doogan’s monster start, Rain Wright’s flashy footwear, and the mysterious disappearance of Falcon Smash. Plus: Tom’s student attendance tracker, Porter’s lobster ravioli scoutin...

Porter and Tom have their first post-game podcast and celebrate a 3-0 home week while pretending the women’s loss at Texas never happened.

Porter’s back from France and ready to trade baguettes for basketballs as Spider Sound Off tips off the 2025–26 season. Tom and Porter recap the men’s and women’s exhibition games, argue over preseason predictions, and Tom confess to a “seating snafu”. The guys also talk mid-major respect, new beer at the concession stands, and why this Richmond women’s team could be something special. Grab your I...