No. 24 Richmond rolls past Mount St. Mary's in opener

Reigning A-10 player of the year Maggie Doogan leads Spiders to 83-49 win

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Maggie Doogan, the reigning Atlantic-10 player of the year, had 28 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, leading No. 24 ranked Richmond to an 83-49 victory over Mount St. Mary's in their season opener on Tuesday.

Why it matters

This win marks a strong start to the season for the Richmond Spiders, who are looking to build on their success from last year and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Doogan's dominant performance is a good sign that she can continue to lead the team as the reigning conference player of the year.

The details

Doogan, a senior forward, shot an efficient 10-of-14 from the field and also contributed on the defensive end with six rebounds. The Spiders pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Mountaineers 47-26 after leading by just 7 points at halftime.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Maggie Doogan

A senior forward for the Richmond Spiders and the reigning Atlantic-10 player of the year.

Richmond Spiders

The women's basketball team from the University of Richmond, currently ranked No. 24 in the country.

Mount St. Mary's

The women's basketball team from Mount St. Mary's University, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“Maggie Doogan had an outstanding game to lead us to victory in our season opener. We're excited to build on this performance as we look ahead to the rest of the season.”

— Kim Wenger, Head Coach, Richmond Spiders (Richmond Athletics)

What’s next

The Spiders will look to continue their strong start when they host Duquesne on Saturday, February 21st.

The takeaway

Richmond's dominant win over Mount St. Mary's, led by the stellar play of reigning A-10 player of the year Maggie Doogan, shows the Spiders have the talent and depth to be a force in women's college basketball this season.