Sports

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SPORTS 11/2/21 11:07am

International tennis player finds home at Elon University

By Sammy Johnson

Moving from country to country her whole life because of her dad’s work, the Elon University tennis player has found tennis to be the one thing that followed her everywhere. 

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SPORTS 11/1/21 9:22am

A bond greater than teammates

By Audrey Toscano and Lauryn Clarke

The bond between Elon football’s running back Jaylan Thomas and wide receiver Jordan Bonner goes far beyond being teammates on the field. 

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SPORTS 10/31/21 2:53pm

Elon University women’s soccer defeats Drexel, but misses CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

With 14 points, the Phoenix will finish fifth in the CAA standings, just one point short of qualifying for the conference tournament. 

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SPORTS 10/30/21 11:43pm

Elon University football’s winning streak snapped against James Madison

By Daniel Schulman

Next up for the Phoenix is a game against the Villanova University Wildcats on Saturday Nov. 6. The homecoming game at Rhodes Stadium will kick off at 2 p.m. 

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SPORTS 10/30/21 11:38pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses crucial game to Hofstra

By Liam Stephens

Seven teams entered the day within six points of first place in the CAA standings and just the top four after will qualify for the CAA Tournament after the regular season concludes next Saturday. 

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SPORTS 10/30/21 1:17pm

Elon University women’s cross country defends titles at CAA Championship meet

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix continue its postseason on Nov. 12, when the teams will compete in the NCAA Southeast Regionals meet in Lexington, Kentucky.  

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SPORTS 10/29/21 11:59am

Elon University men’s soccer ready for Senior Day battle with Hofstra

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon is 0-5-1 all-time against Hofstra, with the lone tie coming in 2017. The match at Rudd Field will begin at 1 p.m. with the Senior Day ceremony shortly before kickoff.  

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SPORTS 10/28/21 4:05pm

Elon University cross country ready for CAA Championship meet

By Jacob Kisamore

The CAA Championship meet is not the end of the season for Elon’s cross country team. The team will compete in the NCAA Southeast Regionals meet in Lexington, Kentucky on Nov. 12.  

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SPORTS 10/28/21 3:47pm

Elon University football set for crucial clash with James Madison

By Jacob Kisamore

The game at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia will begin at 2 p.m.   

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SPORTS 10/27/21 7:55am

Elon University club swim hosts largest club sports event since pandemic began

By Jacqueline Vontersch

Elon University club swim, while not hosting any more meets this semester, is expecting to race in their next away meet in November at University of Georgia. 

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SPORTS 10/26/21 9:43pm

Elon University men’s soccer dominant at Reeves’ return to Radford

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix shut down the Highlanders for the remainder of the second half to secure a shutout victory. 

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SPORTS 10/24/21 9:14pm

Elon University women’s soccer team earns crucial CAA victory over Hofstra

By Hope Valenti

The Phoenix continue its chase to qualify for the CAA Tournament with a pair of road matches to close out the season, beginning with a crucial contest against James Madison on Oct. 28.   

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SPORTS 10/24/21 9:10pm

Elon University men’s golf places fifth at Grandover Invitational

By Jacob Kisamore

This was the final match of the fall season for Elon’s men’s golf team, with the spring schedule yet to be announced.  

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SPORTS 10/24/21 8:44pm

Elon University volleyball falls to Northeastern in straight sets

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon’s volleyball team is scheduled to face William & Mary next Saturday and Sunday in Williamsburg, Virginia.  

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SPORTS 10/23/21 10:21pm

Former Elon University basketball player drafted into NBA G-League

By Jacob Kisamore

The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA Gatorade League affiliate team for the Charlotte Hornets, selected Ndugba with the 54th overall pick in the 2021 NBA G-League Draft. 

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SPORTS 10/23/21 10:16pm

Elon University football defeats the University of New Hampshire for first home win of season

By Luke Jackson

The Phoenix head on the road to James Madison University on Oct.  30 before returning home the following Saturday to face Villanova University on Homecoming weekend. 

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SPORTS 10/23/21 7:52pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses to West Virginia

By Ian Taylor

The Phoenix will be back in action at Radford on Tuesday, Oct. 26, with kick off set for 6 p.m., before returning to Rudd Field to play Hofstra on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. in a conference game.  

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SPORTS 10/22/21 5:47pm

Tailgating returns for Elon University football

By Joanna Dwyer

The revival of good food and a lively environment tends to attract a wide audience, including students, staff and alumni.

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SPORTS 10/22/21 10:00am

Elon University men’s soccer prepares to face West Virginia University

By Kaelyn Elien

The matchup at Dick Dlesk Stadium in Morgantown will air on ESPN+ Saturday at 2 p.m.

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SPORTS 10/21/21 11:41pm

Elon University women’s soccer held scoreless in 0-0 draw at William & Mary

By Trevor Boehm

The Phoenix will be back in action Sunday, Oct. 24th, to host the Hofstra University Pride. The match is the final one at home for Elon this season. 

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