Davidson Wildcats defeat Richmond Spiders 65-63

Roberts Blums scores 18 points off the bench to lead Davidson to victory

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

The Davidson Wildcats defeated the Richmond Spiders 65-63 on Wednesday. Roberts Blums came off the bench to score 18 points for the Wildcats, who improved their record to 16-10 on the season. The Spiders dropped to 14-13 with the loss.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for postseason positioning. The win helps Davidson maintain their standing in the conference, while the loss is a setback for Richmond's tournament hopes.

The details

Roberts Blums was the key contributor for Davidson, scoring 18 points off the bench to lead the Wildcats to victory. The game was closely contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away significantly.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Roberts Blums

A key bench player for the Davidson Wildcats who scored 18 points in the win.

Davidson Wildcats

The college basketball team that defeated Richmond 65-63.

Richmond Spiders

The college basketball team that lost to Davidson 65-63.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Davidson that keeps them in the hunt for postseason play, while the loss is a setback for Richmond's tournament aspirations.