Sports

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SPORTS 2/14/23 2:36am

Elon University men’s basketball survives late push from Hampton University

By Liam Stephens

The Elon University men’s basketball team defeated the Hampton University Pirates 70-68 late Monday night during its Pajama Jam Night. Freshman guard Max Mackinnon’s late game heroics rescued the Phoenix from surrendering a 17 point lead early in the second half. 

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SPORTS 2/11/23 7:30pm

Elon University softball drops pair against Morgan State, Winthrop

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University softball dropped a pair of games to close out the Elon Softball Classic, finishing its opening weekend with a 1-3 record. 

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SPORTS 2/11/23 6:45pm

Elon University men’s basketball battles to victory over William & Mary

By Liam Stephens

The Elon University men’s basketball team picked up its fourth win in five games on Saturday, defeating William & Mary at Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 2/11/23 4:08pm

Elon University lacrosse loses season opener to Old Dominion Monarchs

By Chase Strawser

In the home opener of its 10th season as a varsity program, the Elon University women’s lacrosse team lost a close contest to Old Dominion University, 12-11.

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SPORTS 2/11/23 1:18pm

Elon alumna covers the 2023 Super Bowl

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University alumna Caroline Brehman ’18 will not only be attending the 2023 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb.12 in Phoenix, Arizona, but she will be on the sidelines working as a photojournalist for the Eagles through European Pressphoto Agency. 

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SPORTS 2/11/23 12:06am

Elon University women’s basketball falls in thriller to William & Mary

By Liam Stephens

The Elon University women’s basketball team fought from behind all night against William & Mary but could not complete a comeback, as the team fell 84-74 in overtime. 

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SPORTS 2/10/23 7:42pm

Elon University softball stages dramatic comeback to split on opening day

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University softball team roared back late against North Carolina Central, overcoming a 7-3 deficit in the sixth inning to win 8-7 and earn an opening day split. 

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SPORTS 2/9/23 9:58pm

Elon University football player joins battle against breast cancer

By Mason Willett

Jon Seaton currently has over 1.8 million followers on TikTok thanks to his name, image and likeness deal, which helps all kinds of collegiate athletes achieve influence and enhance their careers. Seaton partnered with Outback Steakhouse in October. Now, he and the restaurant chain are working to help in the fight against cancer with Fighting Pretty, a nonprofit organization created by Kara Frazier to empower women during and after cancer treatment. 

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SPORTS 2/9/23 12:54pm

Colonial Athletic Association signs agreement with CBS Sports, FloSports

By Sydney Spencer

A new media rights deal has been signed between the Colonial Athletic Association, CBS Sports and FloSports, according to a press conference held by CAA commissioner Joe D’Antonio Feb. 9. The CAA encompasses 13 full member teams, one of which being Elon University. 

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SPORTS 2/8/23 11:23pm

Late run spoils winning streak for Elon University men’s basketball team

By Jacob Kisamore

North Carolina A&T scored the final nine points and did not allow a basket in the final 2:52 to beat the Elon University men’s basketball team 66-61, snapping its three-game winning streak. 

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SPORTS 2/5/23 7:25pm

Elon University men’s tennis team sweeps home opener

By Celsey McMahon

Coming off a pair of losses to start the season, the Elon University men’s tennis team swept its home opener against North Carolina Central for its first win. 

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SPORTS 2/3/23 11:40pm

Elon University women’s basketball defeats North Carolina A&T in Black History Month recognition game

By Sydney Spencer

In its annual Black History Month recognition game, the Elon University women’s basketball team defeated CAA-leading North Carolina A&T 63-56 for its second win in three games. 

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SPORTS 2/2/23 9:11am

Elon University volleyball alumna takes her talents off the court and into coaching

By Sydney Spencer

Elon volleyball alumna Haylie Clark is the newest addition to the Bucknell University volleyball staff after recently accepting the position of assistant coach by the university. The setter from Saint Cloud, Florida, played for five seasons at Elon, graduating with a major in sport management. 

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SPORTS 2/1/23 9:42am

Elon University women's basketball fights racism on, off court

By Sydney Spencer

Facing opponents on the basketball court has never been a challenge for Elon women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith. Her main obstacle, however, has been overcoming years of hatred and racism she faced while growing up as an African American woman. Smith has been coaching the Phoenix for 11 seasons. The team will be spending February remembering, honoring and celebrating Black History Month. Smith said it’s important that the women on her team are educated and informed about influential African Americans throughout history. 

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SPORTS 1/30/23 11:15am

Elon University baseball earns preseason honors

By Sydney Spencer

Three Elon University baseball players were awarded preseason honors in the Colonial Athletic Association by Perfect Game.

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SPORTS 1/28/23 7:33pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball wins first game against Division I opponent

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s basketball team earned its first win over a Division I opponent this season on Saturday with a 72-58 upset win over the Drexel University Dragons. 

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SPORTS 1/26/23 10:52pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops 11th straight

By Max Wallace

For the second straight year, a Hofstra player scored 40 points against the Elon University men’s basketball team at Schar Center, as the Phoenix lost to the Pride for an 11th straight loss. 

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SPORTS 1/22/23 4:52pm

Elon University women’s basketball drops 13th straight in 70-56 loss to Stony Brook

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s basketball team almost rallied back from an 18-point deficit to end its 13-game losing streak but its Princess Day magic fell short against Stony Brook. 

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SPORTS 1/21/23 7:51pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball falls in final seconds to CAA rival Towson

By Max Wallace

A second half push had the Elon University men’s basketball team within reach of a win against CAA preseason favorite Towson but the Phoenix could not snap its 10-game skid, falling 66-62. 

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SPORTS 1/16/23 10:56pm

Elon University men’s basketball defeated in close contest at UNC Wilmington

By Liam Stephens

The Elon University men’s basketball team competed well against UNCW but a late run by the Seahawks kept the Phoenix winless in conference games. 

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