Spiders look to spark a streak
The Richmond Spiders are looking to start a winning streak to begin the 2019-2020 campaign. The Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0) are currently standing in the Spiders way. They are scheduled to tip off tonight at 7:00 (NBCSW & ESPN+) from the Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The Spiders are coming off of a shaky victory against St. Francis (PA) last Friday night where they escaped 100-98 in OT. Vanderbilt is coming into tonights contest 2-0 with victories against SE Missouri State (83-65) and Texas A&M Corpus Christi (71-66). numberFire currently has Richmond (-6.5) with a 77.3% chance of winning per ESPN Basketball Power Index.
How both teams fare thus far
One thing that could potentially have a huge impact on tonight will be the health status of Spiders forward, Grant Golden. Grant was shaken up vs St. Francis (PA) and had to leave action due to an ankle injury. The team is thinking it isn’t too serious, but there is a good chance he may sit...
