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 state of the A-10, discuss what this Richmond team might look like come tournament time. The episode wraps with holiday fun, including a Christmas movie ranking and a look ahead to Charleston Southern before conference play begins.

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, overtime depth, and why this team is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing squads in the A-10. Plus: Spider Brews, NET rankings, and what’s next for both programs.

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. Jim breaks down donor benefits, the shift away from the old collective structure, and how alumni events around road games are becoming big engagement wins.

Then the guys preview a massive weekend:– The women at Liberty, a rebounding machine with size, shooting, and a turnover problem the Spiders MUST exploit.– A deep dive on Southern Illinois for the men: tough interior play, low three-point usage, and two giant Aligbe brothers waiting in the paint.

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 the emergence of Walz, Daughtry’s impact, Argabright’s absurd ability to draw fouls, and the halftime mascot game we won't ever forget.

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.

On the women’s side, they break down the dominant demolition of Loyola Chicago, Ullstrom’s early scoring burst, Alicia Newell’s defensive gem, and the bench development strategy as Richmond climbs to No. 37 in the NET. Sunday’s showdown with Fairfield — a true at-large résumé game — is circled in red ink.

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 continues her national takeover while the Spiders regroup after running into TCU’s buzzsaw before absolutely torching Green Bay. We preview a winnable A-10 opener for the women, a massive early-season road test at Belmont for the men, and—most importantly—discuss Mooney’s wardrobe strategy.

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 around the A-10, celebrate Spider Nation (especially Pittsburgh!), and wrap up with some thanks. It’s the perfect episode to pair with turkey, pie, and two full days of Spider hoops.