The Richmond Roadrunners closed out their 2024 regular season with a tough 100-58 loss to the DC Cyclones on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Henrico High School.

Despite battling numerous injuries and personnel challenges, the Roadrunners finished the season with a 4-4 record and have qualified for the first round of the playoffs.

Facing the Cyclones, the Roadrunners kept pace early but struggled in the second half. Richmond trailed by 18 points at halftime, 62-29, and couldn’t mount a comeback, ultimately falling short. The Women’s American Basketball Association’s unique scoring system, which awards extra points for steals in the backcourt, created additional pressure as several DC Cyclones’ baskets turned into higher-value scoring plays.

Andrea Barbour led the Roadrunners with 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Kyah Proctor from the Cyclones topped all scorers with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. The Cyclones shot 43.5% from the field and out-rebounded Richmond 57-49.

The Roadrunners’ 2024 season has been an uphill battle after an 8-1 record in 2023. Two key players suffered ACL injuries—one at the start of the season and one in recent back-to-back away games. The team also lost a point guard to personal reasons, leaving Richmond to compete with only seven to eight players in the latter half of the season.

“Our season has been challenging,” Head Coach Barvenia Wooten stated after the game.

Now, the Roadrunners shift focus to the playoffs, where they will face the Maryland Sparks in a single-elimination game 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Baltimore.

With the opportunity to regroup, Richmond will look to make a strong postseason run.