Sports

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SPORTS 12/30/21 10:27am

Elon University men’s basketball dominates in conference opener

By Kaelyn Elien

The Phoenix return to action at Schar Center on Friday, Dec. 31 for their second conference game against the Hofstra University Pride. 

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SPORTS 12/22/21 5:57am

Elon University men’s basketball loses final non-conference game

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon finishes its non-conference schedule with a 3-10 record and will play its first CAA game on Dec. 29 against the Northeastern University Huskies. Northeastern has canceled its last two games because of positive COVID-19 tests within its program. The matchup is tentatively scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Schar Center.   

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SPORTS 12/18/21 5:14pm

Elon University men’s basketball defeated by #2 Duke University

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s men’s basketball team trails at halftime against the #2 Duke University Blue Devils, 44-26. 

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SPORTS 12/17/21 4:35pm

New additions to Elon University men's basketball

By Mason Willett

Last season, Elon University’s men’s basketball team struggled with interior defense and scoring. Head coach Mike Schrage said the Phoenix needed more size to help Michael Graham and Chuck Hannah in the frontcourt and is confident the team addressed that need this offseason. 

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SPORTS 12/17/21 9:20am

Introducing Elon University women's basketball transfer players

By Sammy Johnson

The Elon University women's basketball team added some firepower over the off-season, adding transfers junior Bria Harmon and sophomore Ajia James to the roster.  

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SPORTS 12/16/21 5:09pm

Elon University men’s basketball beats Winthrop with buzzer beater

By Kaelyn Elien

Elon (3-8) will return to action on Dec. 18 for a game against Shaw University. The game at Schar Center will begin at 4 p.m.   

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SPORTS 12/16/21 12:36pm

Istanbul to Elon University: International student reflects on her basketball journey

By Hope Valenti

Coming to Elon is an accomplishment that Elon University senior Duru Tasman holds in high regards, and one that she said made her journey worth it. The bold decision to study in another country, away from her family and home, was not an easy one — but one she said she stands by nonetheless.  

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SPORTS 12/15/21 10:22pm

Buzzer beater completes comeback for Elon University women’s basketball team

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (7-2) returns home for its final two non-conference games against Gardner-Webb University and Francis Marion University on Dec. 20 and 30. Both games begin at 7 p.m. at Schar Center.   

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SPORTS 12/15/21 8:54am

Zac Ervin returns to Phoenix basketball

By Caleigh Lawlor

After missing the entire 2020-21 season due to a torn ACL, junior guard Zac Ervin has returned to Elon University’s men’s basketball team.  

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SPORTS 12/14/21 5:06pm

Rewriting the record books for Elon University women’s basketball

By Kole Noble

The 2021-22 season for Elon University women’s basketball is a noteworthy and historic one for head coach Charlotte Smith. 

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SPORTS 12/11/21 9:06pm

Elon University men’s basketball team falls to UNC

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (2-8) will return to action on Dec. 15 for a game against Winthrop University. The game at Schar Center will begin at 7 p.m.   

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SPORTS 12/5/21 4:26pm

Elon University women’s basketball falls to #2 NC State Wolfpack, 78-46

By Kyra O'Connor

The Phoenix are now 5-2 heading into the team’s next matchup against Davidson College in Schar Center on Dec. 12. 

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SPORTS 12/4/21 10:42pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops sixth straight game

By Chase Strawser

Looking to snap its losing streak, the Phoenix (2-7) will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 11, to face off against the UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heels. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m on the ACC Network. 

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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:26pm

Five Elon University football players entering NCAA transfer portal

By Jacob Kisamore

Five Elon University football players have entered the NCAA’s Transfer Portal and will look to finish their college football careers at a new school. 

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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:20pm

Elon University women's basketball senior takes the court

By Joanna Dwyer

Senior guard Brie Perpignan has been a leader for Elon University’s women’s basketball for the last four seasons. After the team’s last season was shortened due to COVID-19, Perpignan said she is excited to be back on the court.  

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SPORTS 11/30/21 10:44pm

Elon University men’s basketball suffers fifth straight loss

By Jacob Kisamore

Now 2-6 on the season, Elon will look to snap its losing streak on Saturday, Dec. 4 in a home tilt against the High Point University Panthers. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/27/21 7:22pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses fourth straight game

By Kaelyn Elien

The Phoenix will take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans at The Greensboro Coliseum on Nov. 30. The game will air on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. 

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SPORTS 11/26/21 8:03pm

South Carolina hands Elon University women’s basketball team first loss

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix, now 4-1, return home to face North Carolina Central University on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/22/21 10:19pm

Elon University women’s basketball defeats North Carolina A&T, 76-66

By Kyra O'Connor

The Phoenix take on #1 South Carolina on the road on Nov. 26. With a 4-0 record, Smith said she is looking forward to the chance to take on such a well-ranked opponent this week.

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SPORTS 11/21/21 3:12pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses to Temple in Charleston Classic

By Caleigh Lawlor

The Phoenix resumes its non-conference schedule against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m.  

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