Sports

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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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SPORTS 12/3/22 8:41pm

Comeback effort, new starting lineup not enough for Elon University men’s basketball against UNCG

By Jesse Gordon

The Elon University men’s basketball team unveiled a new starting lineup against UNCG but could not complete a late comeback attempt, as the Phoenix lost an eighth straight game. 

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SPORTS 12/3/22 4:12pm

Elon University men's basketball welcomes young, freshman talent

By Mason Willett

This season has seen several new faces to the Elon men’s basketball team — with five of them being freshmen, including two walk ons. Head coach Billy Taylor said freshman Max Mackinnon is a big part of what Taylor wants to build for Elon’s program.

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SPORTS 12/3/22 2:35pm

Elon University graduate students share connection beyond the court

By Hope Valenti

After each match, the Elon men’s basketball team leaves the game on the court, putting it in the back of their minds until the next practice. 

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SPORTS 12/2/22 3:32pm

Elon University welcomes new faces to women’s basketball team

By Arianna Tristani

Starting 4-2 on the season, Elon women’s basketball has created a solid foundation to further team development and success — with eight freshmen added to the roster this year. Freshmen Raven Preston and Chloe Williams’ journeys to getting on the roster differ, but the foundation of hard work and relentless determination remains consistent.

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SPORTS 12/2/22 12:47pm

Kamryn Doty returns for redshirt freshman season

By Chase Strawser

Kamryn Doty missed her true freshman season with the Elon women’s basketball team because of a torn ACL. Now, she returns eager and prepared to take on a more prominent role for the Phoenix basketball team.

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SPORTS 12/1/22 1:25pm

Graduate student steps on court for final year with Elon University women's basketball

By Mason Willett

With her final season on Elon’s women’s basketball team underway, graduate student Evonna McGill continues to be a leader on the court, even as she prepares for her future off of it.

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SPORTS 11/30/22 10:36pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses seventh straight

By Jesse Gordon

In the 177th all-time meeting between Elon and High Point, the Phoenix fell 84-70 to its local rival for its seventh straight loss. 

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SPORTS 11/30/22 12:56pm

The Billy Taylor Era

By Caleigh Lawlor

As the men’s basketball team enters the 2022-23 season, a new era of Phoenix basketball is beginning. Nicknamed the “Billy Taylor Era” by Elon Athletics after new head coach Billy Taylor, the Phoenix is looking to have a successful season this year. 

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SPORTS 11/30/22 11:00am

Elon University men’s basketball rebounds and rebuilds in new season

By Mason Willett

Elon men’s basketball knew it had a lot on its plate following an array of changes after its last season: new head coach Billy Taylor, several players transferring out and five new freshmen, including two walk-ons. 

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SPORTS 11/30/22 11:00am

Elon University women’s basketball tips off season with young roster

By Max Wallace

A young Elon University women’s basketball team jumped into its season earlier in November after months of off-season preparation

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SPORTS 11/27/22 6:17pm

Elon men’s basketball loses sixth straight game

By Mason Willett

After a strong first half, the Elon University struggled in the second half against Radford on Sunday, losing 69-53 for a sixth consecutive loss. The team is now 1-6 on the season. 

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SPORTS 11/26/22 5:32pm

Elon University football’s season ends with loss to Furman

By Kole Noble

The Elon University football team fell 31-6 to Furman in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, as the Phoenix offense struggled to establish its running game. 

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SPORTS 11/21/22 11:01am

5-star freshmen headline Elon’s women’s tennis

By Matthew Farina

Elon University’s women’s tennis team has a lot to look forward to in the spring. Freshmen Madison Cordisco and Helen Sarikulaya, both five-star recruits according to The Tennis Recruiting Network, are two of the highest ranked players the program has ever seen. Their skill translated fast, as they posted a combined 14-2 record in singles and 5-1 playing doubles together. 

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SPORTS 11/20/22 3:16pm

Elon University football selected to FCS playoffs

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since 2018, the Elon University football team has qualified for the FCS playoffs, as the Phoenix earned an at-large bid. Elon will travel to face Furman at noon on Nov. 26. 

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SPORTS 11/19/22 4:19pm

Elon University men’s basketball comes up short against NC State

By Mason Willett

The Elon University men’s basketball team kept it close throughout against NC State but came up short, falling 74-63 in its first road game of the season. 

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SPORTS 11/18/22 12:04am

Elon University men’s basketball drops third straight in 77-73 loss to North Dakota

By Luke Jackson

The Elon University men’s basketball team lost its third straight game on Thursday night, a 77-73 defeat against North Dakota. The Phoenix is now 1-3 on the season. 

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SPORTS 11/17/22 10:39pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses to Marshall in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Celsey McMahon

In its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015, the Elon University men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to No. 9 Marshall at Rudd Field despite applying strong offensive pressure throughout the second half. 

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SPORTS 11/17/22 6:23pm

Elon University volleyball’s season ends in CAA Tournament quarterfinals

By Jacob Kisamore

A four-set loss to the Northeastern University Huskies ended the season for the Elon University volleyball team in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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