Richards had another outstanding weekend in the circle, going 2-1 with a 1.08 ERA in three starts and five total appearances as nationally-ranked Valdosta State faced Georgia Southwestern and No. 25 West Alabama. In 26 total innings, the senior had three complete games, one shutout and two saves. Richards allowed seven runs on 11 hits with six walks and 32 strikeouts as the aforementioned teams hit a combined .126 against her.