Jimmy James

@sunjournal sports reporter | @urichmond alum | [email protected]

[Tommy Beer @TommyBeer]

Shoutout to Rick Brunson. Who else noticed this?

On the first possession of the third quarter, CJ McCollum was hit with a technical for kicking Brunson in his twig and berries. (After the game, McCollum claimed JB was acting ”on Broadway,” which was bizarre considering he clearly hit Brunson in a very sensitive area.)

After the refs announce that NY will be awarded a free throw, Rick heads over to Jalen. It’s unclear whether he asked Jalen if he felt physically fine, or whether the veteran NY assistant coach simply realized that KAT could benefit from seeing a shot drop. (As a reminder, Towns struggled in the first half, shooting just 1-of-6 from the floor in the first.)

JB nods approvingly.

Towns steps to the stripe and knocks down the free throw.

A minute later, KAT drills a three-pointer from the corner (off a Brunson assist) and is off to the races.

Towns finished the second half with 19 points (5-of-7 from the floor, 3-of-3 from downtown and 6-of-6 from the FT line).

[Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing]

High Point HC Flynn Clayman: "It looks pretty obvious to me that high-majors need to play mid-majors early in the season. Because they said we didn't play nobody. We played somebody now... Nobody would play us. Just like they wouldn't play Miami (Ohio)."

[SkinsHoops86 @SkinsHoops86]

Maggie Doogan on staying at Richmond

"When hundreds of thousands of dollars are being thrown in your face, it’s tough to ignore. But it wasn’t about the money for me ...

"I wouldn’t change it for the world. It was 100% the right decision."

FIT over name wins again! #ncaaw

[I talk hoops 🏀 @trendyhoopstars]

Maggie Doogan’s collegiate career has come to a close:

✨Richmond’s all-time leading scorer
✨Fourth all-time in program history in rebounds
✨Led the Spiders to the program’s only NCAA tournament victory
✨Scored 20 or more points in three of her four NCAA tournament games

🥹🕷️

[RollSpides 🕷 @RollSpides]

Maggie Doogan, the greatest Spider in Richmond history, exits the court for the final time #RollSpides 🕷🏀

[Jimmy James @JimmyJames143]

Another throwback that’s timely after tonight’s NCAA Tournament Selection shows — a Q&A I did with @Robbie_Avila30 back in December 2024. @SaintLouisMBB will play Georgia in the Round of the 64.

https://t.co/a5OtKXQwWs

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Had a chance to do a Q&A with @TReiss32 of @rhody_wbb back in the fall of 2024. Now she and the Rams are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.

https://t.co/pfe9t8QASV

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This certainly aged well. Three-straight NCAA Tournament bids for @SpiderWBBall since I wrote this in November 2023. Spiders will play Nebraska in the First Four on March 18

https://t.co/lsz8GObQY3

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Career Update:

Started as a sports reporter up in Maine at the @sunjournal through the Maine Trust for Local News this week! 🗞️🏀

Excited to continue to dive into sports around the region! Got to cover my first game last night, which you can find below!

https://t.co/wVZH5aJHxf

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Maggie. Doogan.

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Recap from tonight’s game between @SpiderMBB and Southern Illinois for @A10Talk:

https://t.co/CTfN2WuN1v

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For @A10Talk: shedding some light on the depth that has defined @SpiderMBB and the 8-1 record they have produced to begin the 2025-26 season

https://t.co/WZa2Ki1RSa

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Latest for @A10Talk:

5 things to like about the Spiders' 5-0 start.

Richmond takes on Furman tomorrow at 11 a.m. EST for a chance to start the new season 6-0
https://t.co/ZKj7F1RnEE

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FINAL: RICHMOND 87, VMI 54

Spiders move to 4-0 on the young season

#A10MBB

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Under 3 to play, Kirby Mooney gets the bucket. All the Spiders are getting involved against VMI

#A10MBB

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RICHMOND 81
VMI 46
2H | 3:29

Spiders are in full control with a near 40-point lead and under three and a half to go in regulation.

Three Spiders are in double-figures:
AJ Lopez - 14 pts
Jaden Daughtry - 10 points
David Thomas - 10 points

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RICHMOND 71
VMI 36
2H | 7:56

Spiders shooting 53% (10-for-19) from beyond the arc and are inching closer to a 40-point lead.

There have been a flurry of 3-pointers in the Robins Center tonight, and almost everyone’s getting in on the action, including Mike Walz who has 2

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RICHMOND 62
VMI 30
2H | 11:46

Spiders are shooting 50% (9-for-18) from 3-point range.

Will Johnston, David Thomas and Will Harper III each have two 3-pointers on the night.

Jaylen Robinson is headed to the free-throw line with a chance to be the Spiders’ 12th scorer tonight

[Jimmy James @JimmyJames143]

RICHMOND 58
VMI 30
2H | 14:05

Richmond has full control of the game as their lead nears 30.

Seven Spiders have 5+ points, with Lopez and Thomas still leading the way.

Mike Walz and Jonathan Beagle are dominating the glass with 9 and 6 rebounds apiece, respectively.

[Jimmy James @JimmyJames143]

RICHMOND 38
VMI 21
1H | 3:01

Spiders shooting 6-for-9 from 3-point range. David Thomas has two triples and 9 points to pace Richmond.

#A10MBB @A10Talk