It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Maggie L Walker National Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in University Of Richmond, VA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Alden Rice was an absolutely priceless resource during a difficult time. When my sister was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, I was living and working full-time in Texas. I had no idea how to find housing in Richmond that would accommodate my sister’s needs and budget. Alden educated me, identified several apartments that would be a good fit for my sister, emailed pricing for all of them and then met us to tour the apartments when I visited Richmond. With Alden’s expert guidance, we found a home for my sister that met her needs. Astonishingly, we did not pay for Alden’s help. The apartments paid the fee to Always Best Care. Alden is a treasure. I could not have done it without her.”
“Alden & Always Best Care are wonderful to work with. Their knowledge of the local senior service provides and ability to match the personal needs with financial capacity is amazing. I have referred two other friends to Alden, and both have come back with glowing reviews as well. The most amazing thing is that all of this wonderful service is free to the families that need help. If you have a loved one that has reached a stage in life that they need additional help in their own home or have to face the reality of not being able to stay at home, Alden & Always Best Care should be your first call.”
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“Words can't express the depth of my gratitude for all you have done for our family, and most of all, for our mom throughout her illness. In fact, I don't know what we would have done without you! Not only was your true sense of caring and concern so obvious, but you never failed to exhaust every avenue in providing sources of care for my mom, to referring me to Eric and Simon, and generally overseeing every aspect of my mother's life during her illness. For this, I and my family will be forever grateful.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bryan Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or visit Agecroft Hall & Gardens, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in University Of Richmond, VA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in University Of Richmond, VA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in University Of Richmond, VA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Firm deepens commitment to Virginia with new hires and expanded services.Pinnacle Financial Partners is expanding its presence in Virginia with a full-service team located in Richmond, marking a significant step in its statewide growth strategy. This development builds on Pinnacle’s long-standing commitment to the Commonwealth with well-established teams in Roanoke, Lynchburg and the National Capital Region. Consistent with its previous market expansions, Pinnacle’s investment in Central Virginia starts wi...
Firm deepens commitment to Virginia with new hires and expanded services.
Pinnacle Financial Partners is expanding its presence in Virginia with a full-service team located in Richmond, marking a significant step in its statewide growth strategy. This development builds on Pinnacle’s long-standing commitment to the Commonwealth with well-established teams in Roanoke, Lynchburg and the National Capital Region. Consistent with its previous market expansions, Pinnacle’s investment in Central Virginia starts with the hiring of a veteran team of financial professionals, including area manager Chris Daniels; Suzanne Gardner, David Marino, and Wes Baskerville, who are joining as financial advisors; and Crystal Hedrick, who is joining as a financial advisor assistant.
This new team will partner with Richmond-based financial advisors Frank Meade and Wendy Inge, who have served the Virginia market for several years. Meade will continue his work to grow Pinnacle’s middle market banking across Virginia and West Virginia while Inge represents the firm’s legal banking team that serves law firms and adjacent industries nationwide. Together, this group brings decades of experience and deep roots in the business community that will enable Pinnacle to better serve clients in Richmond and across Central and Eastern Virginia.
“Richmond presents a tremendous opportunity for Pinnacle,” said Jonathan Richardson, Pinnacle’s regional president for Western and Central Virginia. “We believe the region is hungry for our unique brand of financial services provided locally by tenured and empowered bankers. This team is made up of some of the region’s most respected financial professionals who embody the kind of high-touch, advisory-focused service that sets Pinnacle apart.”
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“Expanding into Richmond is a significant step toward completing our footprint in Virginia, allowing us to serve nearly the entire state with the same level of service and expertise that has made us a nationwide leader in financial services,” said Terry Turner, Pinnacle’s president and CEO. “We’ve successfully replicated our model in multiple Southeastern markets, and Richmond is a natural fit for it. Our client-centric approach earned Pinnacle 30 Coalition Greenwich Best Brand awards in 2025, more than any other bank in the nation, further solidifying our reputation for excellence in financial services.”
Since entering Virginia in 2017, Pinnacle has made significant investments in the state, including a newly built main office in Roanoke and expansions into Lynchburg and the National Capital Region. As of March 31, 2025, Pinnacle’s Virginia operations included 159 associates statewide with $815.3 million in loans, and $927 million in deposits in Roanoke and Lynchburg, as well as $2.1 billion in deposits and $818.4 million in loans in the National Capital Region.
With Richmond’s strong economic growth, diverse industries and a highly skilled workforce, Pinnacle is well-positioned to compete against the same national and regional banks it has successfully taken market share from in other parts of the Southeast. The firm’s high-touch, relationship-driven approach offers a compelling alternative to the impersonal service of larger institutions, giving clients access to local decision-making backed by the deep resources of a larger firm.
Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm is the No. 1 bank in the Nashville Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA, according to 2024 deposit data from the FDIC. Pinnacle is No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2024 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its eighth consecutive appearance and was recognized by American Banker as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For 12 years in a row and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets in 2024. Pinnacle entered the Virginia market in 2017 when it acquired BNC Bancorp. Pinnacle continues BNC’s practice of offering community bank service with the resources and sophistication of a larger firm. The firm was recognized as the No. 6 Best Place to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business magazine in 2020.
The firm began operations in a single location in downtown Nashville, TN in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $52.6 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024. As the second largest bank holding company in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in several primarily urban markets across the Southeast.
Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com.
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond baseball team completed the Atlantic 10 Conference series sweep of VCU in the program's final match-up at The Diamond Sunday, 18-6 in seven innings.Richmond, 32-17 on the year and 13-14 in A-10 action, returns to Pitt Field to host Old Dominion Tuesday at 2 p.m. on ESPN+. UR will wrap up the regular season with an A-10 series against Davidson beginning Thursday, May 15 at Pitt Field.The Spiders struck quickly against the Rams (14-37, 7-20 A-10). ...
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond baseball team completed the Atlantic 10 Conference series sweep of VCU in the program's final match-up at The Diamond Sunday, 18-6 in seven innings.
Richmond, 32-17 on the year and 13-14 in A-10 action, returns to Pitt Field to host Old Dominion Tuesday at 2 p.m. on ESPN+. UR will wrap up the regular season with an A-10 series against Davidson beginning Thursday, May 15 at Pitt Field.
The Spiders struck quickly against the Rams (14-37, 7-20 A-10). Aaron Whitley began the game with a hit-by-pitch before advancing to third on Jordan Jaffe's 200th career hit as a Spider. Whitley scored on Phil Bernstein's sacrifice fly before Jaffe crossed the plate on Michael Elko's base hit through the right side of the infield for a 2-0 lead.
Whitley doubled the Spiders lead, 4-0, in the fourth inning with a two-RBI base hit to center field, scoring Elko and D.J. Pacheco.
VCU broke up Joey Giordano's no-hitter in the fourth, taking advantage of a walk, a double and a three-run home run to cut the Spiders lead to one, 4-3. Giordano went three and a third of an inning, scattering three hits and two walks while striking out two.
Richmond quickly pushed the lead out beyond VCU's reach in the top of the fifth. With the bases loaded, Pacheco scored the first run of the fame with a sacrifice fly to deep center. Joey Wilga hit a three-run home run to left center to give UR an 8-3 lead.
Chayse Gruber collected the victory after tossing two and two-thirds of an inning of scoreless action, while scattering two hits.
With two outs in the sixth, Brady O'Brien hit his 19th home run of the season, a three-run blast to left center field, scoring Whitley and Bernstein to make it 11-3. Whitley picked up the second of two stolen bases on the day earlier in the inning, collecting his 33rd and 34th stolen bases of the season.
Three batters later, Wilga picked up two more RBI with a base hit through the right side before he scored on a VCU error for the sixth run of the frame.
After the Spiders loaded the bases by drawing three-straight walks in the top of the seventh, Elko hit a deep sacrifice fly down the right field line to score Bernstein. In the next at bat, Pacheco launched his own three-run home run of the game for his sixth home run of the season to make it 18-6.
VCU collected three runs on Spider reliever Sam Young in the seventh. Young got one out but walked four of the five batters faced. Dylan Siesky got the final two outs of the game, allowing one hit and walking one with a strikeout.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) celebrated its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, according to WRIC 8 News.The graduatesCommencement speakerEverette Taylor, the CEO of Kickstarter since September 2022, was this year&rsq...
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) celebrated its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, according to WRIC 8 News.
Everette Taylor, the CEO of Kickstarter since September 2022, was this year’s commencement speaker. During his speech, he encouraged students to live out their dreams.
Taylor said:
“Not small dreams. Not big dreams. I’m talking about the wildest dreams. The ones that people are going to tell you that you are crazy. You might actually be crazy, but I’m talking about the craziest and wildest dreams that you can think of and ones that people will tell you are impossible. The ones that your haters – and I’m going to tell you right now, you are going to have haters – the ones that your haters are going to say that you can’t. I want you to live those dreams. I have seen that it is possible.”
Taylor also added advice about "true legacy."
“You have truly lived if you touched the life of one person. I believe that true legacy is not how much money you have, how many social media followers that you have, how lit you are all on TikTok. The true legacy in life is the impact that you have on others. That is the true legacy.”
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RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond baseball team defeated VCU, 6-3, Saturday at The Diamond, capturing Head Coach Mik Aoki's 600th career victory over 24 seasons at the helm of five NCAA Division I programs.Richmond, now 31-17 on the year and 12-14 in Atlantic 10 Conference action, will go for the series sweep of VCU, 14-36 on the season and 7-19 in league play, Sunday with a ...
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond baseball team defeated VCU, 6-3, Saturday at The Diamond, capturing Head Coach Mik Aoki's 600th career victory over 24 seasons at the helm of five NCAA Division I programs.
Richmond, now 31-17 on the year and 12-14 in Atlantic 10 Conference action, will go for the series sweep of VCU, 14-36 on the season and 7-19 in league play, Sunday with a 1 p.m. first pitch at The Diamond and on ESPN+.
Brady O'Brien put the Spiders on the board in the first with the first of two doubles on the day, scoring Aaron Whitley and Jordan Jaffe. Whitley collected two stolen bases on the day, one in the first and one in the second to move to 32 stolen bases on the year.
VCU answered in the bottom of the frame with a two-run home run off Esteban Rodriguez. Rodriguez would settle on the mound, collecting the victory after going seven innings while scattering three runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts.
O'Brien retook the lead for Richmond, 4-2, in the third with a two-run home run to right field for his team-leading 18th home run of the season. RJ Rickabaugh hit an RBI double left field to score DJ Pacheco.
Pacheco picked up O'Brien with a two-out base hit to left for an insurance run in the sixth.
VCU got a run back in the fifth, but Rodriguez then retired seven-straight before Ryan Bilka took over on the mound. Bilka collected his third save of the season after working around four hits, a UR error and one hit batter over two innings of work to get the double play for the Richmond victory.
Richmond, Va. – Seven standout members of the University of Richmond men's lacrosse team have been recognized as All-Americans by USA Lacrosse Magazine and Inside Lacrosse. Attackman Aidan O'Neil, midfielder Max Merklinger, defensemen ...
Richmond, Va. – Seven standout members of the University of Richmond men's lacrosse team have been recognized as All-Americans by USA Lacrosse Magazine and Inside Lacrosse. Attackman Aidan O'Neil, midfielder Max Merklinger, defensemen Hunter Smith and Mitchell Dunham, and goalie Zach Vigue were all named All-American Honorable Mentions by USA Lacrosse Magazine. Meanwhile, Dunham and Vigue, along with midfielder Joe Sheridan, were named Inside Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mentions. Additionally, Smith and Jack Pilling earned recognition as Inside Lacrosse Second and Third Team All-Americans, respectively.
O'Neil, who was also named A-10 Offensive Player of the Year, reached the milestone of 100 career points this season, doing so in just 36 career games, making him the fourth-fastest player in Richmond history to achieve the feat. O'Neil has posted 51 points this season (28 goals, 22 assists) and currently ranks fourth all-time at Richmond with 138 career points (84 goals, 54 assists).
A team captain, Merklinger earned A-10 Midfielder of the Year honors. He has registered eight multi-goal games and 15 multi-point performances. Merklinger has accumulated 48 points this season (28 goals, 20 assists), marking his best season to date.
Smith was named A-10 Co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned back-to-back First Team All-Atlantic 10 honors. Renowned for his ability to shut down some of the nation's top attackmen, Smith has recorded 26 ground balls and 27 caused turnovers this season.
Dunham, a graduate transfer from Mount St. Mary's, made an immediate impact on Richmond's defense in his lone season with the Spiders. Selected as the 21st overall pick in the 2025 PLL College Draft by the Utah Archers, Dunham earned First Team All-Atlantic 10 honors after disrupting opponent offenses with 38 turnovers this season, ranking third nationally. Dunham is now second on the program's single-season caused turnovers list. He has also picked up 50 ground balls, the third-most on the team and the most by a close defenseman.
Vigue, named A-10 Goalie of the Year for the second consecutive season, has been the anchor of Richmond's defense. He was included on the Tewaaraton Watch List and named A-10 Defensive Player of the Week twice. Vigue ranks among the top active NCAA goalies in career saves (599), goals-against average (9.54), and minutes played (3,294). He is second all-time at Richmond in career GAA and is first in season wins, career wins, and is only the second Richmond goalie ever to record over 400 career saves.
Sheridan, who was named the A-10 Tournament Most Outstanding Performer, also earned a spot on the A-10 All-Academic Team. Sheridan has recorded a point in all but one game this season (the season opener at Maryland) and has tallied 28 goals and 10 assists so far this year.
Pilling, who earned Preseason All-Atlantic 10 and Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors, was named an Inside Lacrosse Second Team Midseason All-American. He has tallied 26 ground balls, 17 caused turnovers this season, and scored a goal against UMBC.
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