Sports

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SPORTS 10/28/22 11:42am

Elon baseball player deals with diabetes on, off the diamond

By Jacob Kisamore

When his doctor first informed him that he had Type 1 diabetes, Will Vergantino’s mind began to race. In a state of shock, tears began to fill his eyes as he choked up. 

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SPORTS 10/27/22 10:17pm

Elon University women’s soccer team suffers CAA quarterfinal loss against Towson

By Luke Jackson

Despite scoring a goal to pull within one in the closing minutes, the Elon University women’s soccer team could not find an equalizer, as the Phoenix suffered a season-ending 2-1 loss to Towson in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 10/26/22 12:12pm

Top college football recruit tackles challenges on and off the field

By Mason Willett

With 23 scholarship offers and a state championship under his belt, Hugh M. Cummings High School junior and running back Jonathan Paylor has emerged as the second-best player in North Carolina and 34th-best in the country for the Class of 2024. 

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SPORTS 10/25/22 7:30am

Jon Seaton signs deal with Outback Steakhouse

By Mason Willett

Elon University football walk-on Jon Seaton signed a major name, image and likeness deal with Outback Steakhouse. 

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SPORTS 10/23/22 8:10pm

Elon University volleyball avoids weekend sweep by defeating College of Charleston

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University volleyball team returned to Schar Center today to avoid a sweep at home after losing 3-1 on Oct. 22 to the College of Charleston. The Phoenix defeated the Cougars 3-2 in an intense, back and forth five-set battle. 

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SPORTS 10/22/22 11:22pm

Elon University men's soccer fights past College of Charleston

By Matthew Farina

Elon’s seven-man senior class stepped up for the Elon University men’s soccer team on Senior Day, as three seniors netted goals to propel the Phoenix past College of Charleston in a crucial 3-2 conference victory. 

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SPORTS 10/21/22 3:41pm

Elon dance team buzzing about performance at Charlotte Hornets season opener

By Miranda Ferrante

The team will perform at the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans just before the start of the game at 7 p.m. 

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SPORTS 10/18/22 9:32pm

Elon defeats North Carolina for first time in program history

By Max Wallace

Entering the 80th minute, the Elon University men’s soccer team led The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1-0. Two minutes later, they led by three.

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SPORTS 10/18/22 7:57pm

Former Elon pitcher receives high praise

By Mason Willett

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, Former Elon baseball pitcher, George Kirby, was ranked as the seventh best rookie for the season.

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SPORTS 10/16/22 7:14pm

Elon University volleyball loses in four sets against Towson

By Jesse Gordon

After snapping Towson’s 18-match winning streak on Saturday, the Elon University volleyball team fell in four sets to the Tigers on Sunday. A late rally was not enough for the Phoenix, who is now 4-4 in CAA play. 

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SPORTS 10/16/22 6:24pm

Elon University women’s soccer blanks William & Mary in seniors’ last regular season game at Rudd Field

By Daniel Schulman

In its final home game of the regular season, the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated William & Mary to clinch a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Elon has won three matches in a row and can still win the regular season championship next week. 

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SPORTS 10/15/22 7:50pm

Leah Daniel becomes Elon University’s volleyball all-time kill leader in win against Towson

By Sydney Spencer

Senior outside hitter Leah Daniel made history in Elon University volleyball’s Oct. 15 match against Towson University, as she recorded 16 kills against the Tigers to become Elon all-time kills leader. With her efforts today, she surpassed the previous record of 1,461 career kills — previously held by Velma Degree. 

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SPORTS 10/13/22 9:34pm

Elon University women’s soccer beats Hampton for second straight conference win

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s soccer team outshot Hampton 32-3 and won 2-0 for its second straight CAA win on Thursday night. Abby Fusca and Ashlee Brehio scored the Phoenix’s two goals. 

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SPORTS 10/11/22 7:51pm

Elon University men’s golf defends Phoenix Invitational title

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive season, the Elon University men’s golf team won its home tournament, as the Phoenix carded a final round score of 280 on Tuesday to win the team competition at the Phoenix Invitational by five strokes. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 11:14pm

Elon ties William & Mary in CAA conference showdown

By Max Wallace

Colonial Athletic Association rivals clashed tonight at Rudd Field as Elon University men’s soccer hosted The Tribe of William & Mary. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 7:08pm

Elon defense drives win over Towson

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team came into its Oct. 8 game against Towson University on a four-game winning streak and ranked No. 14 in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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SPORTS 10/5/22 10:13pm

Elon University volleyball defeats NC Central in straight sets, Daniel breaks record

By Liam Stephens

Leah Daniel needs 10 more kills to pass Velma Degree ’93 and become Elon’s all-time kills leader. Daniel now has more career kills than any player since Elon became a full Division I member. 

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SPORTS 10/3/22 9:53pm

Elon football ranked No. 14 in the nation following win over No. 22 Richmond

By Sammy Johnson

After a double overtime win against Richmond Oct. 1, Elon football now ranks No. 14 in the nation in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll. 

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SPORTS 10/3/22 6:33pm

Elon University dance team gets its championship bling

By Mason Willett and Miranda Ferrante

The Elon University dance team received their 2022 national championship rings this weekend — six months after winning the competition in April. . 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 11:17pm

Elon University men’s soccer posts seventh shutout of season

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University men’s soccer team continued its dominant defensive form Saturday night, as the Phoenix held the Drexel University Dragons, the Colonial Athletic Association’s top scoring team, without a goal in a 3-0 win. 

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