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How to attend the A10 Women’s Basketball Championship in Henrico

UR and VCU enter the tournament with the first and second seeds, respectively

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The Spiders have bested the Rams both times they met this season.

Photo by Logan Whitton via Spider Athletics

Champions will be crowned at the Henrico Sports and Events Center this week. The Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship starts on Wednesday, March 6.

All 15 teams will compete in the tournament, with UR and VCU claiming the first and second seeds, respectively. Both will advance directly to the quarterfinals, set for Friday, March 8.

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The Spiders are undefeated at home this season.

Photo by Logan Whitton via Spider Athletics

The 26-5 Spiders go into the tournament after claiming the regular season title for the first time in program history. UR didn’t lose a game at home all season.

The Spiders will play the winner of Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

Meanwhile, the 26-4 Rams also get the double bye as the second seed. VCU finished the regular season on a five-game win streak, capped off with a win over George Mason in front of a record-setting crowd at the Stu.

Cheer on the Rams against the winner of Saint Louis vs. George Washington on Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m.

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Get tickets now to see all the A 10 action in person.

Photo by Logan Whitton via Spider Athletics

General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for those under 12 or over 62. Championship game tickets are $18 and $15.

Pro tip: If you want to see the Spiders in their first game, get a ticket to the Quarterfinals Day Session. For VCU, you’ll need tickets to the Quarterfinals Evening Session.

Can’t go in person? You can stream all the games through the quarterfinals on ESPN+. The semis will be on CBS Sports Network and the final will be on ESPN2 on Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m.

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