Sports

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SPORTS 2/22/20 3:00pm

The Phoenix sends its first female jersey into the rafters

By Colby Cook

As Venessa Corbett stepped onto the hardwood in Elon’s Schar Center shortly after her 60th birthday, she was greeted by the same raucous cheering, the unmistakable smell of popcorn and the bright shining lights that illuminated her Elon hall of fame basketball career in Alumni Gym. 

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SPORTS 2/20/20 11:06pm

McIntosh can't be stopped, men's basketball wins 70-62

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (11-18, 8-9 CAA) faced off against rival James Madison University Dukes (9-17, 2-13 CAA) winning 70-62 on the road. This game marked just the second to last game the Dukes would play in what’s been its home court since 1982. It was also the first game of three on the road for the Phoenix, its final three games before conference tournament play. It's last away excursion proved successful for the Phoenix, winning both games away, and the momentum only continued today.

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SPORTS 2/18/20 6:23pm

Baseball falls to UNC Chapel Hill on the road

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After completing a three-game sweep of Delaware State University at home on opening weekend, Elon University baseball took on No. 13 ranked University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday. The Phoenix (3-1) fell to the Tar Heels (4-0), with a final score of 7-1.

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SPORTS 2/18/20 8:18am

Freshmen lead the new era of Elon men's basketball

By Alex Reynolds

The 2020 season has been a tale of highs and lows for the Elon Men’s Basketball team (9-17). As the team turns towards its final month before the conference tournament, the Phoenix has hit a high of the season due in part to its emerging young talents.

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SPORTS 2/16/20 4:12pm

Phoenix fall short against Huskies

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (12-12) fell to the Northeastern University Huskies (11-13) on Sunday afternoon’s game, 69-45. This game was the annual Play-4-Kay game, an event stemming from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The foundation honors former Elon women's basketball head coach Kay Yow, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. The foundation raises money for not only breast cancer patients but all forms of cancer.

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SPORTS 2/16/20 3:09pm

Venessa Corbett's jersey retired

By Colby Cook

History was made in the Schar Center on Sunday afternoon as the first ever Elon female jersey was retired. Venessa Corbett’s No. 55 jersey was lifted into the wings of the Phoenix’s home arena. Corbett is the Elon all-time leader in points with 2,430. Corbett also holds records in field goals per game, and rebounds per game. 

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SPORTS 2/15/20 8:39pm

Men's basketball gets its reason to smile on senior day

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (10-18) defeated the Drexel Dragons (13-14) in the Phoenix final home game of the season, 75-70. The game also marked this year’s senior day, as the Phoenix honored two graduating members, Seth Fuller and Marcus Sheffield II. Fuller was part of the starting lineup for the first time this season and only the sixth time in his career.

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SPORTS 2/15/20 6:18pm

Elon baseball tops Delaware State

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After a convincing 16-4 victory the previous night, Elon University baseball (2-0) beat Delaware State University (0-2) in game two of the three-game set. The Phoenix victory secures a series win on opening weekend.

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SPORTS 2/15/20 1:20am

Women's basketball cruises past Pride

By BreShawn Holley

The Elon University Phoenix women’s basketball team (12-11, 7-5 CAA) defeated the Hofstra Pride (3-20, 0-12 CAA) in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matchup Friday night at the Schar Center.

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SPORTS 2/14/20 8:56pm

Baseball dominates in season opener

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix baseball team (1-0) opened up its season with a bang against the Delaware State University Hornets (0-1), winning 16-4 in the first of a three-game series. The Phoenix are coming off of a successful previous season, making it all the way to conference championships before falling to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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SPORTS 2/14/20 10:26am

New year, new pitchers, same goal for Elon baseball

By Jon Sarver Jr.

On a windy Friday afternoon, a week from the start of his 24th season as the head coach of Elon University’s baseball team, Mike Kennedy began practice with a walk to the bullpen to see junior starting pitcher Jared Wetherbee warm up.

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SPORTS 2/14/20 12:11am

Blue Hens end Phoenix hot streak

By Courtney Weiner

Elon University men's basketball (9-18, 5-9 CAA) fell to the No. 2 ranked team in the conference, the University of Delaware Blue Hens (18-7, 9-4 CAA) 81-75 on Thursday night. The Phoenix looked to continue a three-game win streak, but fell short down the stretch.

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SPORTS 2/9/20 8:42pm

Phoenix finish softball classic with back-to-back wins

By Carter Horan

After finishing 1-1 on Saturday, Elon softball (3-1) defeated the Longwood Lancers (2-2) Sunday afternoon at Hunt Softball Park for the last two games of the Elon Softball Classic.

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SPORTS 2/9/20 11:38am

Elon softball splits double header

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University softball started the 2020 season with a double header at home. The Phoenix hosted the Elon Softball Classic after placing second in the Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Coaches’ Poll earlier this month. Elon collected its first victory of the season against the University of Rhode Island Rams, but lost in its second matchup against the Seton Hall University Pirates.

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SPORTS 2/8/20 7:01pm

Lacrosse downs Campbell in season opener for second year in a row

By BreShawn Holley

Elon lacrosse (1-0) routed the Campbell University Camels 12-5  (0-1) for its season opener against on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix repeated dominance from last year’s opener when they defeated the Camels 15-5 on the road.

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SPORTS 2/5/20 8:05pm

Power Five transfers sign-on to Elon football

By Alex Reynolds

Elon Football added 20 new players to its 2020 roster as a part of National Signing Day Feb. 5, 2020. The recruiting class consists of 14 freshmen and six transfer students, three of whom came from Power Five conferences.

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SPORTS 2/1/20 2:49am

BEST OF: Campus recreation fitness class

By Zöe Rein

Campus Recreation provides many more opportunities to work out than just frequenting their gym facilities. The group exercise class offerings include a mix of different difficulty level classes such as High Intensity Interval Training, cycling and its most popular class, Zumba.

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SPORTS 1/31/20 4:13pm

BEST OF: Best club sport

By BreShawn Holley

Behind the Francis Center is the meeting spot for one of the most tight-knit organizations at Elon — Club Baseball.

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SPORTS 1/30/20 3:13pm

BEST OF: Men's varsity sport

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon men’s basketball team has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past year, ending last season with an 11-21 record and currently holding a losing record this season.

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SPORTS 1/29/20 1:32pm

BEST OF: Women's varsity sport

By Colby Cook

Elon women’s Volleyball turned in a monster season. The program continues to improve as the Phoenix look to reign over the Colonial Athletic Association for years to come.

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