On an emotional afternoon at the Robins Center, Richmond women's basketball honored the memories of Associate Head Coach Ginny Doyle and Director of Basketball Operations Natalie Lewis, lost in a May hot-air balloon accident, with ceremonies, and with victory.
Liz Brown scored 17 points as the Spiders (1-0) knocked off Providence from the Big East 76-59 in their season opener.
VCU got their first victory for new head coach Beth O'Boyle, 84-75 over Wagner Friday at the Siegel Center. Camille Calhoun had 21 points and 16 rebounds for the 1-0 Rams, who host Presbyterian Sunday afternoon.
George Mason, meanwhile, knocked off Virginia Tech 77-69 at the Patriot Center to move to 1-0. Taylor Brown scored a career-high 35 points as the Patriots beat the Hokies for the first time in 25 years.
OTHER FINALS:
Marshall 61, Rhode Island 45
Iona 72, Fordham 51
Temple 75, La Salle 72
Furman 67, Davidson 60
Florida Gulf Coast 88, George Washington 75
St. Bonaventure 62, Canisius 46
Western Michigan 61, UMass 43
Washington State 76, Dayton 60
Indiana State 63, Saint Louis 60
Rutgers 76, Saint Joseph's 52
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