Facilities
University of Richmond Stadium has served as the home of Spider football since 1929, located a few miles from campus. On September 16, 2009, it was announced by the university that the on-campus stadium (formally First Market Stadium) has been renamed the E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in honor of E. Claiborne Robins, Sr. and his historic philanthropy to the school. The university is currently expanding Robins Stadium (currently home to the soccer, lacrosse, and track and field programs) to accommodate football as well.
The Robins Center arena serves as home to the men's and women's basketball programs. Other facilities at the Robins Center include the natatorium, home of the women's swimming and diving program, as well as offices and support facilities for most of the Spider athletic programs.
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