Sports

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SPORTS 2/3/23 11:40pm

Elon University women’s basketball defeats North Carolina A&T in Black History Month recognition game

By Sydney Spencer

In its annual Black History Month recognition game, the Elon University women’s basketball team defeated CAA-leading North Carolina A&T 63-56 for its second win in three games. 

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SPORTS 2/2/23 9:11am

Elon University volleyball alumna takes her talents off the court and into coaching

By Sydney Spencer

Elon volleyball alumna Haylie Clark is the newest addition to the Bucknell University volleyball staff after recently accepting the position of assistant coach by the university. The setter from Saint Cloud, Florida, played for five seasons at Elon, graduating with a major in sport management. 

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SPORTS 2/1/23 9:42am

Elon University women's basketball fights racism on, off court

By Sydney Spencer

Facing opponents on the basketball court has never been a challenge for Elon women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith. Her main obstacle, however, has been overcoming years of hatred and racism she faced while growing up as an African American woman. Smith has been coaching the Phoenix for 11 seasons. The team will be spending February remembering, honoring and celebrating Black History Month. Smith said it’s important that the women on her team are educated and informed about influential African Americans throughout history. 

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SPORTS 1/30/23 11:15am

Elon University baseball earns preseason honors

By Sydney Spencer

Three Elon University baseball players were awarded preseason honors in the Colonial Athletic Association by Perfect Game.

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SPORTS 1/28/23 7:33pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball wins first game against Division I opponent

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s basketball team earned its first win over a Division I opponent this season on Saturday with a 72-58 upset win over the Drexel University Dragons. 

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SPORTS 1/26/23 10:52pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops 11th straight

By Max Wallace

For the second straight year, a Hofstra player scored 40 points against the Elon University men’s basketball team at Schar Center, as the Phoenix lost to the Pride for an 11th straight loss. 

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SPORTS 1/22/23 4:52pm

Elon University women’s basketball drops 13th straight in 70-56 loss to Stony Brook

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s basketball team almost rallied back from an 18-point deficit to end its 13-game losing streak but its Princess Day magic fell short against Stony Brook. 

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SPORTS 1/21/23 7:51pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball falls in final seconds to CAA rival Towson

By Max Wallace

A second half push had the Elon University men’s basketball team within reach of a win against CAA preseason favorite Towson but the Phoenix could not snap its 10-game skid, falling 66-62. 

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SPORTS 1/16/23 10:56pm

Elon University men’s basketball defeated in close contest at UNC Wilmington

By Liam Stephens

The Elon University men’s basketball team competed well against UNCW but a late run by the Seahawks kept the Phoenix winless in conference games. 

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SPORTS 1/15/23 4:55pm

Elon University women’s basketball struggles in first half, loses to Northeastern

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s basketball team could not overcome a poor first half, as the Phoenix fell 69-51 against Northeastern for an 11th straight loss. 

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SPORTS 1/14/23 12:00am

Elon women’s basketball falls to Delaware for 10th straight loss

By Liam Stephens

Winless since Nov. 27, the Elon University women’s basketball team could not convert a 15-point lead into a victory, as the Phoenix fell to Delaware in a 10th straight defeat. 

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SPORTS 1/13/23 10:21pm

Elon University women’s tennis opens season with 5-2 loss against No. 2 North Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s tennis team won a pair of singles matches in its season opener but fell 5-2 against No. 2 North Carolina in Chapel Hill.  

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SPORTS 1/11/23 11:49pm

Elon University men’s basketball unable to convert halftime lead into win against North Carolina A&T

By Jesse Gordon

Despite a 2-14 start to a season destined to tear most teams apart, three of Elon University men’s basketball key players were standing tall. 

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SPORTS 1/10/23 5:28pm

Elon University football releases 2023 schedule

By Sydney Spencer

After going 5-0 at home in the 2022 regular season and 8-3 overall, Elon University football looks to improve itself with the announcement of the 2023 schedule Jan. 10.

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SPORTS 1/4/23 10:39pm

Elon University men’s basketball unable to end UNCW’s win streak

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University men’s basketball team fell to 2-14 on the season with an 81-66 loss to UNCW on Wednesday night, as the Seahawks extended their winning streak to 12. 

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SPORTS 12/21/22 9:50pm

Elon University men’s soccer goalkeeper drafted by Portland Timbers

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University men’s soccer graduate student goalkeeper Ryan Bilichuk has been drafted by the Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft 2023 on Dec. 21. Bilichuk was selected in the second round as the No. 44 overall pick.

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SPORTS 12/20/22 11:35pm

Elon University men’s basketball suffers 11th loss of season to Indiana

By Mason Willett

With just eight scholarship players available, the Elon University men’s basketball team fell 96-72 against No. 18 Indiana University at historic Assembly Hall to close its non-conference season. 

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SPORTS 12/20/22 3:32pm

Elon University men’s basketball travels to face Indiana

By Mason Willett

The Elon University men’s basketball team faces No. 18 Indiana on Tuesday night at historic Assembly Hall, as the Phoenix looks for its first Division I of the season. 

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SPORTS 12/7/22 8:16pm

Former Elon University football player joins Carolina Panthers practice team

By Kyra O'Connor

Cheek signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in the spring after starting 40 games in his five year career at Elon. 

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SPORTS 12/4/22 11:20am

Elon University dance team prepares for basketball season and beyond

By Max Wallace

The basketball season brings more to the court than just the game — it also spotlights the university’s dance team. The basketball season presents the most rigorous season for the dance team, as they perform during timeouts, halftime and on the sideline. 

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