The University of Richmond succeeded without depending on the 3-point shot in last Saturday’s 78-68 win over Saint Joseph’s.
UR tried only 13 3-point attempts (making 6). “[That] was good because it means we were getting baskets in the lane, getting layups, so we were able to get some easy baskets for ourselves, which of course helps your defense and helps your confidence,” said Spiders coach Chris Mooney.
Richmond plays its final road of the regular season tomorrow at St. Louis (7-7 in the A-10, 17-11). The Spiders (3-11, 7-20), with five freshman regulars, have won two of their last four.
“What you run into now is as your understanding gets better and your knowledge gets better, then all of a sudden, you’re tired because you’re a little bit worn down from the season,” Mooney said.