Sports

Elon hosts CAA cross country championships

It was a beautiful morning on South Campus as the Elon University cross country program hosted the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) cross country championships Saturday morning. 

Men's soccer pushes for postseason berth

The Elon University men’s soccer team secured a much needed 1-0 victory against Drexel University Oct. 21, thanks to a first-half goal from senior striker Elijah Agu — who later left the game because of an injury.

Women's basketball preseason rankings announced

The reigning conference champions will not carry a top ranking into this season.

Men's basketball preseason rankings announced

The Elon University men's basketball team ranks third in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) pre-season rankings.

Men's soccer unable to pull off upset against No. 2 Wake Forest

The Elon University men’s soccer team fell to No. 2 Wake Forest University Demon Deacons by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday night at Rudd Field. After a long 90 minutes, the Phoenix’s strength and resilience was not enough to avoid its first home loss of the season.

Volleyball falls to College of Charleston

It's time we take Elon football seriously

My roommate and I jabbed in a number of heated debates last year regarding the sports world whenever we got the chance. As much as I hate to admit it, he won most of them. 

New deputy athletic director comes to Elon with SEC experience

Elon University Athletics Director Dave Blank announced last month that he would be adding a new position to his staff the same time he announced who would be filling the role. Mike Ward was named the deputy athletics director for Elon University Sept. 18. With his background, it might be surprising to sports fans why he made the move to Elon. 

Football beats William & Mary, captures fifth-straight win

After scoring on its opening drive and only four minutes into the game, No. 18 Elon football looked like nothing was going to stop them from cruising past the William & Mary Tribe. 

Don't kneel out of the conversation

If I could equate the state of our country’s politics right now, it’d be to an episode of my mom and I debating about my chores when I was in grade school. 

Albany stays in Virginia night before Elon game per New York state HB2 travel restrictions

Going into a top-25 matchup, preparation is the key to success. When you are forced to stay in a different state the night before a game, success can be harder to achieve for any team.  The University of Albany, ranked No. 19, traveled to Elon University this weekend to face off the No. 23 Phoenix. But things were a bit different than normal. 

Football team moves up in national rankings

Following a 6-0 win against the No. 19 ranked University of New York at Albany Great Danes, the Elon University football team moved up in the Football Championship Subdivision rankings. 

Elon soccer ties for sixth time this season

Elon and College of Charleston played to a 0-0 draw Saturday night at Rudd Field. Elon moved to 3-1-6 with the decision and 0-1-3 in conference play.

PREVIEW: Albany vs. Elon

The Elon University football team is set to play the Great Danes of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany on Saturday.

Running back Malcolm Summers brings explosiveness to Elon's offense

Volleyball defeats William & Mary

After a tough game against James Madison University on Monday night, the Elon University women’s volleyball came to the court ready to play on Thursday against William & Mary. 

"Let's get it built': Schar Center construction continues

A quick drive down Haggard Avenue from downtown Elon will bring you to the Elon Phoenix athletics fields and facilities. The beloved Rhodes Stadium, Rudd Field, Latham Park and Hunt Softball Field have a new neighbor ­- ­Schar Center.

Soccer in Spanish

The Elon University women’s soccer team lined the field with 20 flags representing Spanish-speaking countries as it hosted its third annual Latin Night celebration at Rudd Field versus Colonial Athletic Association rivals University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Elon football earns national ranking

After capturing its second-straight win over a ranked team, the Elon University football  is getting recognized.

Elon beats No. 6 ranked Richmond 36-33

Curt Cignetti is already off to an impressive start as Elon University's head coach. For the first time since 2011, Elon's football team won its third straight game, defeating No. 6 ranked Richmond University 36-33.