RICHMOND, Va. — The University of Richmond's men's and women's basketball teams will hold a Tip-Off Reception on Thursday, October 1, at the Queally Athletics Center and Spider Hall.
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The event will begin with a cocktail hour featuring hors d'oeuvres at 6 PM. Bob Black, the Voice of the Spiders, will serve as the master of ceremonies for a short program that includes welcome remarks from men's head coach Chris Mooney and women's head coach Alisa Kresge. Attendees will also have the chance to meet members of the 2026-27 basketball rosters.
At 7 PM, a men's basketball intrasquad scrimmage will take place, allowing guests to enjoy the game from courtside seats in the Queally Athletics Center. Doors will open at 4:30 PM for those who wish to watch the women's basketball practice beforehand.
Registration and tickets are required, available at https://uronline.net/basketballtipoff. Proceeds from the event will support the Basketball Student-Athlete Development Funds, which aim to enhance roster-building, recruitment, and retention by providing direct payments to basketball student-athletes.
The Tip-Off Reception is part of a year-long series of events designed to offer exclusive access to Spider basketball for select supporters. Interested individuals can contact Jim Merritt, Associate Athletics Director for Basketball Development, at jmerritt.richmond.edu for more information on future events.