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SPORTS 10/17/15 9:18pm

Horrific Homecoming: Football shut out by JMU

By Alex Simon

On a perfect fall Saturday to host Homecoming and play some football, the Elon University football team got destroyed by James Madison University 51-0 in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) contest. “We did not come out and execute,” senior defensive lineman Rob Sullivan said.

SPORTS 10/10/15 10:00pm

Football can't capitalize on chances against Richmond

By Alex Simon

RICHMOND — The Elon University football team had many chances to score against No. 18 University of Richmond Saturday afternoon. But Elon could not capitalize on the chances it had offensively early, and Richmond overpowered Elon’s defense en route to a 27-14 victory. We built a hole against a very good opponent in Richmond,” head coach Rich Skrosky said.

SPORTS 10/7/15 10:00am

Working hard not to be noticed

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team has had struggles on offense this season, as they currently rank 120th out of 123 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in total offense. The inability to move the ball on offense has given the special teams unit plenty of opportunities.

SPORTS 9/26/15 11:43pm

Defense shines as Elon edges Towson for first CAA victory

By Alex Simon

ALL CQ ASAs the last 10 seconds ticked off the clock, and chaos devoured the Elon University football team’s 17-13 rainy victory against Towson University, junior linebacker Corey Mitchell couldn’t help himself. “I almost couldn’t move, I was shocked at what was really happening,” Mitchell said.

SPORTS 9/20/15 3:02pm

Column: Defeat leaves Skrosky searching for big plays on offense

By Jordan Spritzer

While the Elon University football team lost the lead late in the fourth quarter, they’ll be looking back at the first half for an abundance of missed scoring chances against North Carolina A&T State University. Elon started its first five drives from its own 47 yard line, NC A&T’s 45 and its own 46, 45 and 40 yard lines. While the Phoenix reached Aggie territory in four of those five drives, it came away with no points. “We had a couple missed opportunities in the first half,” said head coach Rich Skrosky. You could say that again.

SPORTS 9/15/15 9:15pm

Mitchell earns national honor

By Pendulum Sports Desk

Junior linebacker Corey Mitchell was named the STATS FCS National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Elon University football team’s 21-13 victory over Gardner-Webb University. Mitchell, who was also named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Defensive Player of the Week, had a career-high 18 tackles that night, eight of which were solo tackles.

SPORTS 9/12/15 11:19am

Balancing the three-and-outs

By Alex Simon

Series History Elon and Gardner-Webb have met 29 times total since the Runnin' Bulldogs started their football program in 1970, with Elon leading the series 20-9.

SPORTS 9/3/15 11:46pm

Defense wears down in blowout at Wake Forest

By asimon6

WINSTON-SALEM - After one quarter of play for the Elon University football team, the defense was standing tall against the Wake Forest University offense, allowing just three points. But the Demon Deacons had possession of the ball for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in the first, and the amount of time spent on the field came back to haunt Elon's defense in the second quarter. Wake Forest scored 21 points in the 2nd quarter and never looked back, defeating Elon 41-3 Thursday night while gaining 591 yards of total offense. "If we want to be a dominant-style defense, we have to do it for 60 minutes," head coach Rich Skrosky said.

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SPORTS 02/21/2026 1:14am
More than a game: Elon women’s basketball team embraces Black History Month

Elon women's basketball stepped out in their signature black uniforms Feb. 20 in honor of Black History Month for their game against Campbell University. This match not only highlighted two talented teams, but also showcased many Black student organizations and their importance on Elon’s campus. Black Student organizations in attendance included Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; Black Student Union; and African Diaspora of Elon.

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