RICHMOND, Va. Head Coach Aaron Roussell and the University of Richmond Women’s Basketball team announced the 2024 signing class for the Spiders on Friday, adding three signees to next year’s roster.
“I am very pleased with what we are adding to our team and to the university next fall,” Roussell said. “Each of these players fill a need, and each will have a chance to make an impact on next year’s roster. A huge kudos to our staff who did a great job in assembling this class which will continue the rise of our program.”
“Annika is an extremely athletic post player with a ton of potential,” Roussell continued. “Her ability to run the floor and use her versatility in the half court will be a huge asset for us. In addition, Alicia has all the tools to be a high-level point guard in our league. She knows the game, can score from each level and plays with a level of aggression on both ends of the floor that will be fun to watch for our fans and a joy to play with as a teammate. Peyton is an incredibly skilled player that can play and guard multiple positions. I was impressed with her high IQ and her tenacity, in addition to her ability to score.”
Richmond Women’s Basketball 2024 Signing Class
Annika Manthy | Forward | 6-3 |Arlington Heights, Ill.
PRIOR TO RICHMOND
- Attended John Hersey High School
- 2021-22 Season: Varsity Starter
- MSL East Champion
- Multi award-winner of Player of the Game.
- 2022-23 Season: Varsity Starter,
- MSL East Champion
- MSL Conference Champion
- Regional and Sectional Champion
- State Finalist (4th place finish)
- All-Area Honorable Mention
- Varsity Career Stats: saw action in 63 games, recorded 499 points averaging, 7.9 ppg, averaged 5.8 rpg, and recorded 54 assists, 35 thefts, 75 blocks (1.2 per contest)
- Involved in Student Council, Peer Jury, Scrub Club, Service Over Self (SOS), The Big Game (Organizer), Organizer for 2023 School Food Drive.
Payton Richard | Guard | 6-0 | Bolton, Mass.
PRIOR TO RICHMOND
- Attended the Rivers School
- ISL All-League Honorable mention
- Varsity Captain
Alicia Newell | Guard | 5-9 | Clinton, Md.
- Attended Elizabeth Seton HS
- WCAC 2023 All-Conference
- First Team Basketball (2023)
- IAAM/MAA 2022 All-Conference Basketball, First Team (2022)
- IAAM/MAA First Team Track & Field (2021-2022)
- KSA Tournament Champion and Player of the Game (2022)
- Player of the Game – She’s Got Game Tournament (2022)
- Player of the Game – Elizabeth Seton HS (2022-2033) numerous
- Silver Medalist – USA Track & Field Junior Olympics Championship (Long Jump)
- President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
