2006 (Junior): Named the team's co-MVP ... started all 21 matches as a back ... part of a back line that allowed just 20 goals in 21 games, holding opponents to one goal or less in 18 games with seven shutouts ... scored one goal and had two assists for four points ... had the game-winning goal in the Spiders' 1-0 victory over city-rival VCU on Sept. 13 ... had assists against Longwood on Sept. 16 and Dayton on Oct. 28.

2005 (Sophomore): Played in all 18 games, starting 16 ... scored one goal and had two assists on the season ... tied for third on the team with four points ... scored his first career goal in a 1-1 tie against Dayton ... had an assist in 1-1 ties with VMI and Xavier.

2004 (Freshman): Logged 11 starts in a total of 17 matches played ... fired a total of five shots on the season from the Spiders' midfield.

High School: Earned four varsity letters and was a two-year team captain ... named all-state two years ... a three-time all-conference honoree ... selected as the MVP of the 2003 state tournament ... helped his team to its first state title ... led Oakwood to the 2001 Regional Silver medal.

Personal: Son of Jim and Ronda Richards ... born Aug. 28, 1985 ... majoring in marketing.