Sports

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SPORTS 7/19/22 7:13pm

Elon University pitcher Trevor Kirk drafted by New York Yankees

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon pitcher Trevor Kirk was selected by the New York Yankees with the 610th overall pick in the draft’s final round.

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SPORTS 7/18/22 5:25pm

Elon University outfielder Alex Iadisernia drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

By Daniel Schulman

Former outfielder Alex Iadisernia was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the MLB draft, with the 217th overall pick. 

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SPORTS 7/16/22 11:19am

Alex Iadisernia reflects on time with Elon University Baseball ahead of MLB draft

By Daniel Schulman and Michael Wolff

Alex Iadisernia, an outfielder for Elon University’s baseball team for the last three years, is hoping to become just the sixth Phoenix hitter ever to be drafted in the top 10 rounds of the MLB draft next week.

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SPORTS 7/12/22 3:08pm

Carolina Panthers waive former Elon quarterback Davis Cheek

By Jacob Kisamore

Just two weeks before the beginning of the team’s training camp, the Carolina Panthers have waived former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek. The move comes six days after the Panthers acquired quarterback Baker Mayfield, the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, from the Cleveland Browns via trade. 

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SPORTS 7/2/22 3:18pm

‘The last place I expected to be’: Davis Cheek reflects on journey from Elon to the NFL

By Kole Noble

Making it to the NFL is the aspiration for a majority of college football players, including former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek. Achieving that dream while playing for their hometown team is a privilege very few will ever experience.

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SPORTS 5/28/22 12:50am

Elon University baseball team eliminated from CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

In its second game of the day at the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, the Elon University baseball team had its season ended with a 6-1 loss against No. 1 seed College of Charleston Cougars. 

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SPORTS 5/27/22 9:00pm

Elon University baseball team earns second win of CAA Tournament

By Caleigh Lawlor

Coming off yesterday's win against William & Mary, the Elon University baseball team defeated the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks 13-3 and again survived elimination in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 5/26/22 2:31pm

Elon University baseball team wins its first game in CAA Tournament

By Aidan Rella

Leading the entire game, the Elon University baseball team defeated the William & Mary Tribe 6-3 to survive elimination in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 5/25/22 8:09pm

Late rally falls short for Elon University baseball in first round of CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

After erasing an early four-run deficit to tie the game in the eighth inning, the Elon University baseball team lost 5-4 to the Hofstra University Pride on a walk-off sacrifice fly in its first game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 5/23/22 1:13pm

Athletes look ahead to future post-Elon

By Jacob Kisamore

For senior and graduate student athletes departing Elon this spring, there is both excitement for the future and disappointment that their time playing competitive sports is over. 

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SPORTS 5/18/22 6:42pm

Elon University club brings skateboarding to the forefront

By Hope Valenti

Kai Whiteside is a freshman who found a love for skateboarding during the beginning of the pandemic. When he arrived at Elon, Whiteside began to bond with other students who shared his passion and formed a small community around skating.  

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SPORTS 5/15/22 6:46pm

Elon University baseball team beats Towson to win weekend series

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon hosts William & Mary for a three-game series next week to close out the regular season. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday.  

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SPORTS 5/14/22 2:50pm

Elon University softball team’s season ends with loss to UNC Wilmington

By Caitlin Rundle

In a must-win game on the final day of the CAA Softball Tournament, a fifth inning collapse proved costly for Elon University Softball in a 10-2 loss to UNC Wilmington. 

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SPORTS 5/14/22 1:15am

Elon University baseball team wins fifth straight game

By Daniel Schulman

With the win, the Phoenix improved to 24-22 on the season, with an 8-10 record in conference play. The team is currently the sixth and last team in position to qualify for the CAA tournament, which will be played at Latham Park starting May 25. 

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SPORTS 5/14/22 1:06am

Elon University softball team upsets Delaware, advances to final day of CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play the University of North Carolina Wilmington for the CAA championship tomorrow. Wilmington is undefeated in the tournament, meaning Elon will need to beat them two times to win the tournament. The teams will play at 10 a.m. in the first game tomorrow and will play again at 12:30 p.m. in a winner-take-all game if Elon wins. 

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SPORTS 5/13/22 3:06pm

Elon University softball beats Charleston to stay alive in CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University softball beats Charleston 1-0 to stay alive in CAA Tournament, and moves on to play Delaware later today.

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SPORTS 5/12/22 9:28pm

Elon University softball team falls to No. 1 seeded Delaware 1-0 in CAA Tournament

By Caitlin Rundle

As the CAA Softball Tournament uses a double elimination bracket, the Phoenix get a chance to return to its home park and fight for its spot in the tournament. Elon will play at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow against either College of Charleston or Hofstra University.  

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SPORTS 5/12/22 2:44pm

Elon University softball shuts out College of Charleston to open up CAA Tournament

By Caitlin Rundle

With the win, Elon is set to play the number one seeded University of Delaware Blue Hens at 4 p.m. The last time the Phoenix played the Blue Hens was at Delaware, as Elon was swept in a three game series. Head coach Kathy Bocock said she sees this game going differently. 

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SPORTS 5/10/22 11:29pm

Elon University baseball cruises against North Carolina A&T

By Caitlin Rundle

The Phoenix ended the game victorious, but that was not the only victory accomplished by the team. After the game, the team assembled outside the dugout with three chairs, tarps and clippers. One by one, 24 Phoenix players and three coaches made their way to the chairs to participate in a “haircut auction” in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. 

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SPORTS 5/8/22 7:21pm

Elon University baseball team wins pair of games against Delaware

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play its final non-conference game of the season against North Carolina A&T State University on Tuesday before hosting Towson University, the CAA’s last-place team, for a three game series next weekend.   

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