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NEWS 11/3/12 1:21am

Eagles end Elon’s season in double overtime of SoCon tournament

By Andrew Wilson

“It just wasn’t meant to be,” Elon University women’s soccer head coach Chris Neal said following Friday’s double overtime loss to Georgia Southern University in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament. Freshman forward Emily Hirano gave the eighth-seeded Eagles the victory in the 102nd minute on a header from six yards out. “They created a two versus one with (junior midfielder) Kimmie Krauss on the left side,” Neal said.

NEWS 11/2/12 6:01pm

Dugas suspended for nine games

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

Elon University men's basketball senior forward Roger Dugas has been suspended for the "first semester," according to head coach Matt Matheny. "Roger will not play the entire first semester," Matheny said Friday.

NEWS 11/2/12 10:54am

Swepson: Rhodes Stadium felt "like a coffin" last Saturday

By Zachary Horner

Elon University head football coach Jason Swepson said Rhodes Stadium, the home of the Phoenix, “felt like a coffin” during last Saturday’s 31-17 loss to Furman University, a loss that knocked Elon out of any shot of playoff contention. “We just didn’t create our own energy,” Swepson said after the lackluster performance against the Paladins.

NEWS 11/2/12 8:16am

‘Three days in November’: Elon gets set for Georgia Southern

By Andrew Wilson

It’s a phrased termed by Elon University men’s soccer coach Darren Powell about the Southern Conference tournament in November: “Three days in November.” The women’s soccer team, behind the second goal of the season from senior midfielder Jaclyn Wood, knocked off the fourth seeded Appalachian State Mountaineers on Sunday, Oct.

NEWS 11/1/12 11:00am

Freshmen on men’s team adjust to bigger opponents, rigorous play

By Kyle Maher

Elon University men’s basketball freshman center Tony Sabato and freshman guard Tanner Samson, the team’s first-years with scholarships, are still adjusting to life away from the comforts of home while also being thrust into the demanding world of Division I athletics. It’s an adjustment Sabato admitted has been difficult, in different capacities. “Making sure you eat right (and getting) to bed on time (have been difficult),” Sabato said.

NEWS 10/31/12 7:05pm

Monty Sanders: The man behind the team

By Kaitlin Dunn

There are many things involved in basketball beyond just playing the game. There’s workouts and conditioning drills to be set up, travel arrangements to be made, keeping an accurate recruiting and alumni database, overseeing student managers, maintaining equipment and much more. One man, Monty Sanders, is the glue behind the Elon University men’s basketball team, doing all of this and more. Sanders played basketball for Elon from 2007-2009 and was a captain in his senior season.

NEWS 10/31/12 6:27pm

Men's soccer battles Duke to scoreless draw, earns SoCon regular season championship

By Kyle Maher

After 120 minutes of hard-fought soccer, the Elon University men’s soccer team was unable to put the ball in the back of the net, ending the game with a scoreless draw against the defensive-minded Duke University Blue Devils, a strong team from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Phoenix came into the game riding a three game winning streak, including a win over fellow ACC foe Wake Forest University; the fourth ranked team the Phoenix has beaten this season. This game, however, was a game with a different style of play against a defensive-minded Duke team, a back line that goalkeeper Nathan Dean believes is one of the best in the nation. “They showed today how strong they can be in the back,” Dean said.

NEWS 10/31/12 11:56am

Settled in after three years, Matheny’s push to ‘Elevate Elon’ continues

By Zachary Horner

Matt Matheny, Elon University men’s basketball head coach grabbed the microphone before the small assembled crowd at the Phoenix Preview, a pair of scrimmages featuring both Phoenix basketball teams, and took center court, calling all to attention. He began by introducing Charlotte Smith, the women’s head coach, as the “best” women’s coach in the country.

NEWS 10/31/12 6:50am

Extracurricular Winter Term courses return to Elon for sixth year

By Ethan Smith

Melissa Martlock, now a sophomore, inherited the role of both teacher and student during last Winter Term when she taught a crochet class as part of the Burst the Bubble program. The Burst the Bubble program is returning to Elon University, providing students with the chance to teach a course during Winter Term. Burst the Bubble programs are relaxed, free and student-led, according to Evan Heiser, assistant to the vice president of student life.

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SPORTS 02/24/2026 10:59am
Freshman duo grows up fast for Phoenix

In a season defined by adjustment, opportunity and growth, two rookies have helped steady Elon women’s basketball when it mattered most. Freshman center Tamia Watkins controls the paint and freshman guard Ashanti Fox controls the pace. The rookies have combined to earn Coastal Athletic Association Rookie of the Week honors for four straight weeks, going back to Jan. 19. 

NEWS 02/23/2026 10:36pm
Elon Town Council approves Elon University tax amendment, ordinances, resolutions

Elon Town Council discussed a tax amendment, approved its audit contract, and passed an ordinance for its purchase of property at 112 Orange Dr. The agenda for the meeting stated the property was at 112 Orange St., but this is incorrect. Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe wasn’t present for the meeting. Mayor pro tempore Monti Allison presided over the meeting Feb. 23. 

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