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The Elon University women’s lacrosse team lost to Jacksonville University, 13-6, on Friday. The Phoenix trailed early in the contest and was never able to recover from the deficit.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team defeated Longwood University on Saturday, 10-7, thanks to Stephanie Asher’s four goals.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team’s game against No. 8 Duke University Feb. 7 served as a progress report grading the team’s growth through one full year as an active program.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team fell to the No. 8 ranked Duke University Blue Devils, 17-8, this Saturday, Feb. 7.
The Elon women’s lacrosse team opened its season with a win Saturday, Jan. 31 against the Kennesaw State University Owls. Shaking off the rust was not too challenging for the Phoenix who set a new program record for goals scored in a game with 24. Elon won 24-8.
It took just 33 seconds for the Elon Women's Lacrosse team to score its first goal of the 2015 season. After that, the Phoenix never looked back, routing Kennesaw State 24-8 in the season opener from Rhodes Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team will face two schools that finished in the top 10, five schools that made the NCAA Tournament, as well as its first opponents in the Colonial Athletic Association this upcoming year.
The second-seeded Elon University women’s lacrosse team finished out its season May 2 with a 15-11 loss to third-seeded University of Detroit Mercy in the semifinals of the Atlantic Sun Tournament.
Coming off a winning record and claiming the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the Elon University women’s lacrosse team is on the hunt for a conference tournament title that would send them to the NCAA tournament. “Anyone is beatable on any day, and the beauty of tournaments is that sometimes it’s not the No. 1 seed or the perceived best team that always wins it,” Elon head coach Josh Hexter said. “I do think we can win it.” Although he said anything is possible, Coach Hexter isn’t trying to predict an outcome. Knowing success could bring a trip to the NCAA Tournament, the coaches are sticking to what has been their goal all season — getting better every day. “We’re trying to stay with the focus of trying to improve,” Hexter said. “[The NCAA Tournament] is a fun motivator for the staff and the girls, but if you focus on that too much then you lose track of the little things that get you there.” The little things are what the team needs to focus on to win the A-Sun Tournament, and that is preached at practice. “We’re entering the exciting time,” assistant coach Virginia Crotty said. “I didn’t know what was going to come of this year, but because they focus on getting better and better and not taking those big losses as a huge hit, they used every challenge like that to grow as individual players and as a unit. And that to me is success.” The opposition The No. 1 seed Jacksonville University is the reigning A-Sun Conference champion and has been a powerful force in the A-Sun since it joined the league in 2010. In a single elimination tournament such as this one, every game matters, and any team is beatable, but the Dolphins are going to be the toughest opponent the Phoenix will have to overcome. “Tactically, we’re going up against a really fast, aggressive Jacksonville team that likes to score off the break,” Hexter said. “They put a lot of pressure on you on the ride and get shots and opportunities off of causing turnovers. We have to handle their pressure and be poised.” Luckily, the Phoenix won’t be completely shell-shocked by this fast-paced style of play, as the team had experience playing against Atlantic Coast Conference teams early in the season. “They’re not going to be as fast as Duke [University] or [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill], and that’s why we play those ACC teams, to try to simulate where we want to be,” Hexter said. “Hopefully when conference tournament comes around we’re ready to go.” How Elon can win According to Crotty, who has experience on the field at Duke University with this kind of pressure, the key is sticking to the game plan and believing they belong there. “If you focus on the little things, the big plays will come,” Crotty said. “If you get back to the basics, the fundamentals, trust your instincts, trust what [you’ve] been through all year to propel you forward, [you] should be confident being on the big stage.” The team isn’t changing how it plays, and without having the experience of tournament play, they need to stay focused and consistent throughout the game in order to win. “The biggest thing will be handling the tournament pressure experience,” Hexter said. “A lot of the girls have won state championships and been through that kind of process, but there’s a difference to how conference tournaments are run.” As a former player who has been on the big stage, Crotty offered advice to her players. “If you’re nervous, embrace it,” she said. “It’s the first step in conquering nerves. Start with communication and backing each other up. The game might be messy, but you have to think about what you want that team saying about you when you walk off the field, and all that is based on what you yourself can contribute.” Impact on the team This young team has earned some bragging rights in its inaugural season with an undefeated record at home, a 4-1 record in conference and 8-8 season overall headed into the tournament. A trip to the NCAA tournament for a first-year program is almost unheard of, but the team has a shot at making history for Elon. “There’s nothing like the NCAA [Tournament]. It would be such a great accomplishment in our first year to be even included in the tournament,” Crotty said. “It’s quite a stage with the most elite teams in the country. It would be the experience of a lifetime, but obviously, we need to focus and not get ahead of ourselves. If we do that, we have a really good shot at making it.” Having to overcome major challenges and work to play catch up as a first-year team hasn’t set the Phoenix back, and the team is ready to get after it in the A-Sun Tournament with a championship in sight. “[A championship] would be incredible,” Hexter said. “There are so many challenges along the way but I’m lucky. I really do have a phenomenal bunch of girls on this team who work hard and are selfless and just give all of themselves for the team. At the end of the day, if we are able to hold that trophy at the end of the season, the looks on my players faces will be the coolest thing for me.”
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team was hit with a momentum-killing 17-4 loss to Jacksonville University today, April 27.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team remained unbeaten in Atlantic Sun Conference play with its 18-6 victory over Stetson University April 25. This win gives the Phoenix an automatic top seed headed into the conference tournament and improves the team to 8-7 overall and 4-0 in the conference.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team continued its unbeaten streak in Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 19-7 win over Howard University April 19 in Greene Stadium.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team finished it’s inaugural run in Rhodes Stadium unbeaten with an 18-7 win over Atlantic Sun Conference opponent Kennesaw State University April 13. This put the Phoenix at a 6-7 record on the season and 2-0 in conference play.
Thrill. Aggression. Confidence. These three elements form the foundation of the success of Elon University women’s lacrosse goalie Rachel Ramirez.
After a lengthy layoff of nearly a month, the Elon University men’s club lacrosse team returned to action April 5 and pulled out a 10-7 victory over the visiting 49ers of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Senior Day at Rhodes Stadium.
Elon University women’s lacrosse goalie Rachel Ramirez, a freshman from Lindenhurst, N.Y., has been named the Atlantic Sun's Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season. This marks the fourth time an Elon player has claimed a player of the week honor.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team took a hard loss to reigning Big South champion High Point University today, March 30, falling to the Panthers 11-4. Elon’s strong defense effort wasn’t enough to hold off the Panthers attack and the offense couldn’t generate enough successful opportunities against the experienced Panthers defense.
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The Elon University women’s lacrosse team has gotten much attention in its inaugural season, but there is another lacrosse team on campus making a name for itself: the men’s club lacrosse team.
The Elon University women’s lacrosse team got back on track March 19 with a win over Longwood University. The Phoenix capitalized on opportunities in front of the net and topped the Lancers, 15-4, with goals from seven different players. After two previous losses, the team was able to bounce back and perform with aggression and poise to get a win at home.