Richmond Routs Southern Virginia 107-46 Behind Dominick Stewart
Dominick Stewart scored 17 points to help the Richmond Spiders secure a dominant 107-46 victory over the Southern Virginia Knights on Thursday night at the Robins Center. The decisive win moves Richmond to a 2-0 record early in the season, establishing an assertive tone before the team’s upcoming weekend matchup.
Southern Virginia never held the lead during the contest. The Spiders broke the game open early in the first half by putting together an 18-0 scoring run that turned a slim 13-3 lead into a commanding 31-3 advantage. Richmond took the lead for good with 19:45 left in the first half, eventually building a 58-18 lead by halftime.
Spiders Shoot Sixty-One Percent with Twenty-Three Assists
Richmond’s offensive output relied on efficient shooting and deep bench contributions. Will Harper III and Jamie Kaiser Jr. added 15 points apiece to support Stewart’s performance. Harper shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, while Kaiser went 6 of 9 from the field with three makes from beyond the arc, racking up 10 points before the break.
Detailing the broader team statistics, the Spiders shot 44 of 72 from the field for 61 percent and hit 12 of 23 attempts from 3-point range. Richmond finished the night with 23 assists, 64 points in the paint, and 29 fast-break points while winning the rebounding battle 41-28.
Richmond Outscores Southern Virginia by Forty-Nine Points After Intermission
The Spiders did not let up after intermission, outscoring the Knights 49-28 in the second half and leading by as many as 64 points. A 17-2 scoring run fueled the surge that pushed the lead to 92-33, with Stewart contributing a team-high eight points in the final frame alongside three total steals for the night.
For Southern Virginia, Talmage Stucki led the scoring effort with 14 points off the bench, shooting 4 of 4 at the free-throw line and adding three steals. Will Ross contributed six points by hitting two 3-pointers, and Austin Mitchell added five points on 2-of-2 shooting. The Knights shot 16 of 52 from the floor for 31 percent and committed 25 turnovers.
Upcoming Schedule
Richmond prepares to host Temple on Sunday, continuing its early-season schedule. Meanwhile, Southern Virginia looks to bounce back when the Knights travel to face Western Carolina on Monday.
