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Dean, Waterman carry experience vital to Elon's success

Seniors Nathan Dean and Jason Waterman have had their share of memorable experiences in their four years on the Elon University men’s soccer team. They’ve not only had success on the pitch with three straight Southern Conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances under their belts, but they have also had the good fortune of playing under the tutelage of some of the program’s greatest leaders and mentors, such as Gabe Latigue and Daniel Lovitz. To replace that leadership, the Phoenix has chosen to employ a more collective approach to leading the team forward. “We don’t want there to be only one or two leaders and everyone else follows,” Waterman said.

Elon running back trio limps through preseason

As football teams gear up for the start of the regular season and players jockey for spots, position battles are inevitable.

LEV permits create more parking spots for students

With the construction being done on campus, finding a parking spot can be difficult for students.

Phoenix holds off Lions as Little earns first win

DURHAM — Using stingy defense, the Elon University men’s soccer team held off Loyola Marymount University 1-0 Sunday, Aug.

Elon student arrested on drug charges

Elon drops 2-0 tilt to No. 11 West Virginia

The Elon University women’s soccer team lost its third straight match on Sunday, Aug. 31, falling to No.

Elon uses tough nonconference slate to prepare for CAA

As Elon University is poised to kick off its inaugural Colonial Athletic Association campaign, fans and players alike are eager to check out each new opponent the Phoenix will face.

Phoenix looks to challenge itself in nonconference slate

The Elon University men’s soccer team’s approach to nonconference scheduling is not unique among small programs in non-power conferences.  The team knows that in order to garner national attention and catch the eyes of the national polls — and even the NCAA tournament selection committee — it needs to stack its nonconference slate and boost its tournament resume.  Elon’s players embrace the challenge.

Duke trumps Elon in Skrosky debut

The Rich Skrosky era opened in disappointment for Elon as Duke dominated the Phoenix in a 52-13 blowout. "They're a more talented football team than we are, there's no question about it," Elon's head football coach said.

Duke downs Elon in football opener

DURHAM — For the third year in a row, the Elon University football team played an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent in its opening game of the season and for the third straight year, the Phoenix was blown out. The latest loss took place Aug.

Elon volleyball splits doubleheader to conclude Phoenix Classic

The last day of its annual home tournament brought the Elon University volleyball team its first victory, but also showed some areas where it needs improvement as the season progresses. Elon fought off San Jose State University in four sets (24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 25-21) to start the day before being swept by Liberty University (25-23, 25-20, 25-13) in the nightcap. The University of Maryland beat San Jose State Saturday evening in three sets (28-26, 25-13, 25-23) to win the tournament.

Skrosky era starts against tough Duke team

As Sept. 1 approaches every year, sports fans around the world are reminded of what took place on that fateful day in 2007, when Appalachian State University rolled into the Big House and stunned the fifth-ranked Wolverines of the University of Michigan, 24-22. Before you get all excited and think that Elon University may be able to pull an upset Aug.

Little era begins with loss for Elon men's soccer

DURHAM — It was a less than auspicious start for the Elon University men’s soccer team and its new head coach Chris Little, as the Phoenix lost its season opener 1-0 to Stetson University on Aug.

Elon finds positives from competitive loss to Maryland

The goal wasn’t accomplished, but the Elon University volleyball definitely left Alumni Gym with a whole slew of positives to build from. The Phoenix fell in four sets (25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20) to the University of Maryland in its season opener on Aug.

Second half stinger: Elon drops 5-0 tilt to Clemson

The Elon University women’s soccer team’s streak of 24 straight matches with at least one goal came to an end on Friday, Aug.

Elon staff run for ABSS board

In less than 10 weeks, Alamance County residents will be voting for several public offices, including three new members of the Board of Education.

Skrosky, Little return to lead Elon with CAA looming

They hail from different countries, different backgrounds and different sports.

Phoenix looks to move past, but not forget, last year's historic run

It was an unprecedented season no one on last year’s Elon University men’s soccer team will forget.  The Phoenix went 13-4-1 in the regular season, including a 2-1 victory against sixth-ranked Coastal Carolina University and a comeback win over local rival University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Elon then swept through the Southern Conference tournament, beating Wofford College 1-0 in the championship game on then-junior forward Jason Waterman’s goal in overtime.

Stalwart linebackers provide backbone for Elon defense

When the Elon University football team takes the field at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium on Aug.

Women's soccer looks to replicate offensive success

The Elon University women’s soccer team comes off an impressive 2013 campaign with a record of 13-3-6, with one of the three losses in the Southern Conference Championship game against Furman University.