Elon University softball falls to Duke after late home run
The Elon University softball team fell 5-4 against the Duke University Blue Devils on Feb. 23, as a late home run by Duke proved costly for Elon.
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The Elon University softball team fell 5-4 against the Duke University Blue Devils on Feb. 23, as a late home run by Duke proved costly for Elon.
The Elon University baseball team led entering the bottom of the fourth inning but lost 5-1 against the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Tar Heels on Feb. 22.
A poor day at the plate cost the Elon University baseball team on opening day, as Elon lost 6-3 against the Fairfield University Stags on Feb. 18. The Phoenix mustered just four hits in the game compared to Fairfield’s 11. Head coach Mike Kennedy said he was disappointed with Elon’s offensive performance and said the team did not have enough good at bats despite having a game plan for Fairfield starting pitcher Michael Sansone. “We lacked some discipline,” Kennedy said. “We knew what he was going to do. We’ve seen enough video on them, but we never executed.” Fairfield took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning with an RBI double off redshirt sophomore pitcher Trevor Kirk. He allowed three more runs, one a piece in the top of the third, fourth and fifth innings as Elon fell behind 4-1. Despite striking out seven Fairfield batters, Kennedy said Kirk played with too much energy, which caused him to leave his breaking pitches high in the strike zone — making it easier for Fairfield to make contact on them. “He was elevating the ball and couldn’t get the ball down,” Kennedy said. “That’s just a little too much emotion and he’ll have to learn from that. It’s his first Friday start, opening day, but you would hope that he could control a little bit better.” Elon switched pitchers in the top of the fifth inning, replacing Kirk with redshirt sophomore Cam Seguin. He pitched two scoreless innings and allowed Elon to get back in the game. “He’s really pitched well for us the last three weeks and really earned that spot,” Kennedy said. “He’s probably just one or two pitches away from having a great day.” Redshirt sophomore infielder Connor Offshack delivered an RBI double to right center field in the bottom of the fifth to cut Elon’s deficit to 4-2. He then hit his second solo home run of the game in the bottom of the seventh to bring the Phoenix back within one. Three of the four Elon hits came from sophomore infielder Offshack, whose home run in the bottom of the third inning was the first of his career. He also drove in an Elon run in the bottom of the fifth inning with a double. “It gives me a lot of confidence,” Offshack said. “I’m seeing the ball well right now. I know my abilities, I’ve just got to keep making hard contact.” Fairfield scored two runs on Seguin in the top of the eighth to take a 6-3 lead. Elon could not mount a rally in the final two innings as all six Phoenix batters failed to reach base. Despite the struggles offensively, Offshack said he felt Elon’s at bats got better as the game progressed and attributed the slow start to it being the first game of the season. “Toward the end, we really started settling in,” Offshack said. “Obviously, we’re going to be a little shaky at first, but we’ll get better as the games go on.” Elon will play Fairfield again Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. to complete its first series of the season. Kennedy said Elon needs to play much better in all phases to win the next two games. “The bottom line is offensively, we’ve got to be a little more competitive at the plate,” Kennedy said. “On the mount, our guys know when they execute pitches, they’re going to be in a good place. It’s two evenly matched teams. They outplayed us today and we’re going to have to outplay them tomorrow.”
The Elon University softball team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a 4-3 comeback win against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels on Feb. 16.
The Elon University men’s basketball team could not keep pace with the Hofstra University Pride, falling 97-64 on Feb. 15.
Elon University’s lacrosse team fell to an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent for the second time in three days, losing 25-5 against the Duke University Blue Devils on Feb. 13.
Updated as of Feb. 11, 2022 at 8:26 p.m. to include video.
When Elon University head softball coach Kathy Bocock told her players that the school had been selected to host the Colonial Athletic Association softball tournament, she was met with enthusiasm. However, she was quick to remind her team that just because the school will host, they’re not guaranteed to qualify.
Updated as of Feb. 8, 2022 at 10:10 a.m. to include additional photos.
Prior to tonight’s game against the James Madison University Dukes, Elon University senior guard Brie Perpignan’s career high in a single game was 26 points. It took her just over 25 minutes to pass that mark, though the Phoenix ultimately lost, 71-56.
Updated as of Feb. 4, 2022 1:22 a.m. to include video.
Jaylan Thomas, the starting running back for Elon University’s football team each of the last two seasons, announced via Instagram that he will transfer to Samford University to continue his college football career.
Williamsburg, VA — In the second matchup in three days between the Elon University men’s basketball team and the William & Mary Tribe, the Phoenix came up short, losing 65-61 despite a furious second half comeback attempt.
The Colonial Athletic Association announced the addition of three new schools on Jan. 25. The league will expand to 12 full-fledged schools beginning on July 1, 2022. Among the additions is Hampton University, the first HBCU to join the league.
The Colonial Athletic Association will host a press conference Jan. 25 to discuss “membership matters,” according to an advisory issued by the conference. Conference Commissioner Joe D’Antonio will speak at 10:30 a.m.
Boston — Down seven points entering the fourth quarter against the Northeastern University Huskies, the Elon University women’s basketball team was still within striking distance of a comeback victory. However, a sluggish final frame doomed the Phoenix, as the team was outscored 20-12 to lose 68-52 on Jan. 21.
Philadelphia — In their first meeting since March’s Colonial Athletic Association championship game, the Elon University men’s basketball team fell to the Drexel University Dragons, 77-49.
Winston Salem — Elon University’s men’s tennis team played several close sets on Jan. 15 but fell 7-0 in its first match of the season against the No. 10 Wake Forest University Demon Deacons.
Chapel Hill - Elon University’s women’s tennis team was overpowered by the No. 3 University of North Carolina Tar Heels, losing its first match of the season 7-0.
Elon University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams both travel to begin their seasons on Saturday against in-state foes separated by just over 80 miles.