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Richmond made six three-pointers in the first period Saturday, and that hot start proved to be the difference, as the host Blue Devils defeated the Almont Raiders, 68-61. The win, combined with an Armada loss, helped clinch a share of the BWAC conference championship. Richmond can claim sole possession of the title with a win next week.

Dustin Dagastino and Nick Manchik each scored 25 points to propel Richmond to the victory Saturday. Nick Vansimaeys provided a solid floor game and great defense, despite battling flu-like symptoms. In addition, Richmond received solid play from its bench, getting key contributions from Geff Gleason, Brendan Quigley, Cody Schmidt, and Kyle Smith in the win.

The victory also celebrated the careers of Richmond's four seniors. Luke Beversdorf, Cameron Wright, Dagastino and Vansimayes also celebrated their last home game with a victory. "Those guys did today what they've done all year..." said Coach Barnes after the game. "They provided good defense, solid leadership, and the same type of team-first mentality that they have all year. They epitomize what this program is all about."

On Wednesday, the Blue Devils raced out to a 32-15 halftime lead against University (Ferndale) High School to secure thier 15th win of the season, winning by a final margin of 61-38. The hosts were led by Nick Manchik's career-high 27 points and six rebounds. Dagastino chipped with 16 and 6 rebounds, and Joe Manchik played a solid game with 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Richmond enters the final week of the regular season with a 16-2 record, and is 11-1 in BWAC play. The Blue Devils can clinch sole possession of the conference championship with at least one conference win next week. Richmond travels to Cros-Lex on Tuesday, and to Yale on Thursday. Both games are slated for a 7:30pm tip-off.