Sports

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SPORTS 7/17/20 1:08pm

Elon athletics announces plans to play independent of CAA this fall

By Caitlin Rundle and Jack Haley

In an email sent to fall sport athletes this afternoon, Director of Athletics Dave Blank said athletics intends to compete in fall sports as they monitor the coronavirus pandemic.

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SPORTS 6/30/20 12:07pm

Former Elon baseball players, now professionals, adapt to summer without baseball

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, multiple professional sports have had their seasons put on hold, including MLB's and Minor League Baseball’s 2020 season. Multiple former Elon University baseball players occupy various levels of the minor leagues and have been sent home by their respective organizations.

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SPORTS 5/24/20 2:06pm

Elon football continues to prepare for 2020 season

By Caitlin Rundle

Football head coach Tony Trisciani and his assistant coaches have been preparing for their 2020 recruitment class for over a year, but questions remain over whether the NCAA will permit college-level sports to play in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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SPORTS 5/13/20 5:12pm

Coronavirus leaves small school draft prospects searching for next move

By Courtney Weiner

In the 2020 NFL Draft only six FCS players were drafted out of 255 picks, compared to 13 in 2019 and 19 in 2018. Greg Liggs Jr., former defensive back and a 2019 Elon University alumnus, hopes to get scouted once coronavirus regulations allow physical interactions with scouts.

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SPORTS 4/25/20 4:56pm

Hometown ties attract notable talent for Elon University’s men’s basketball team

By Grace Terry

Ja’Dun Michael is an incoming freshman forward for the Elon University’s men’s basketball team. He is the first scholarship player from Burlington to be signed by the Phoenix since Elon moved to Division I in 1999.

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SPORTS 4/17/20 2:44pm

Already online: Elon Esports continues playing through the pandemic

By Lauren Singles

While most people may be struggling to adjust to life online, the Elon Esports community is used to the idea of virtual operations. Despite the inconveniences of a closed campus, the club is functioning almost as normal.

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SPORTS 4/16/20 8:26pm

Elon women’s basketball gets a second chance to host CAA tournament in 2021

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The 2021 Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball championship will be hosted at Elon University. The first two games of the 2020 CAA tournament were played on Wednesday, March 11. Prior to the start of games on the second day of the tournament, the decision was made to cancel the remainder of the scheduled games.

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SPORTS 3/15/20 3:44pm

Official at men's tournament tests positive for the coronavirus, CAA announces

By Anton L. Delgado

A game official working for the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship has tested positive for the coronavirus. The official was working during the first-round game, according to ESPN. Elon University did not play the winner of that game, Drexel, or any of the teams that played the Dragons.

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SPORTS 3/12/20 12:34pm

Coronavirus precautions cause CAA to cancel women's basketball tournament

By Jack Haley

Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus the remainder of the Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball tournament has been canceled. Additionally, all CAA spring sports will be suspended until further notice.

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SPORTS 3/12/20 9:50am

Equality on and off the field

By Lauren Singles

Harford said her experience as the only girl on the boys’ team prepared her for dealing with others with diverse backgrounds coming into women’s athletics at Elon. Despite women’s sports not being popular where she grew up in Essex, England, she said she feels supported at Elon. 

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SPORTS 3/12/20 12:09am

CAA tournament to continue at Elon as planned despite coronavirus concerns

By Alex Reynolds and Jon Sarver Jr.

Despite Elon University suspending in-person classes after spring break because of the coronavirus, no scheduling changes have been made to the Colonial Athletic Association’s Women’s Basketball Championship tournament. However, the CAA announced that beginning on Thursday, March 12 heavy limitations to fans and spectators would be implemented. 

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SPORTS 3/11/20 8:07pm

Women's basketball advances in home tournament

By Alex Reynolds

Elon women’s basketball downed the tenth-seeded Hofstra Pride 71-51 in the opening round of the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Championship. This is the first time the Schar Center has played host to a basketball conference tournament.

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SPORTS 3/11/20 11:12am

Elon women's basketball prepares to defend its home court

By Caitlin Rundle

For the first time in program history, the Colonial Athletic Association’s women’s basketball tournament will be held in Schar Center at Elon University. This will be head coach Charlotte Smith’s sixth CAA tournament appearance. 

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SPORTS 3/10/20 9:50pm

Men's basketball leaves a building block for the future

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Momentum tends to carry, and Elon University’s men’s basketball team was no exception with its historic performance in the Colonial Athletic Association championship tournament. 

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SPORTS 3/10/20 12:42am

Phoenix fall one game short of conference final

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The final game of coach Mike Schrage’s first season with the Phoenix saw the team start off slow after back-to-back emotional wins through the conference tournament. The Phoenix showed flashes down the stretch but 20-point efforts by graduate guard Marcus Sheffield II and freshman guard Hunter McIntosh couldn’t overcome the Huskies.

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:34am

Chip shots and "chasing the weather" with men's golf

By Alex Reynolds

In the winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is dark, it can be hard to think about the bright green grass and shining sun associated with golf. 

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:32am

Track and Field strides for elusive conference championship

By BreShawn Holley

The women’s track and field seniors are chasing the glory of winning a championship after coming close the past three years. 

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:31am

Global golfers develop from the ground up

By Alex Reynolds

For an international student coming to the U.S. for the first time, the transition can be overwhelming. There are aspects such as new culture, new friends and for some, a new time zone to get used to. 

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SPORTS 3/8/20 9:58pm

Men’s basketball stays hot, upsets William & Mary in CAA quarterfinals

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After a comeback victory the previous night, Elon men’s basketball faced off against the College of William & Mary in the Colonial Athletic Association Championship quarterfinals on Sunday. The Phoenix pulled off the upset victory against the Tribe by a final score of 68-63, and advance to the CAA semifinals for the first time in the program’s history.

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SPORTS 3/8/20 3:04pm

New quick sticks reinforce championship drive for lacrosse

By Alex Reynolds

There is a new leader behind the crease for Elon University’s women’s lacrosse. Two main point scorers led the team last year: sophomore Mae McGlynn and freshman Kaley Thompson. Current freshman midfield/attack Hannah McCarthy is taking up a major role on offense.

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