Sports

Men's soccer drops points at home vs JMU

The Elon University men’s soccer team drew 0-0 with Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals James Madison University on Saturday evening, marking the team’s fourth consecutive draw and fifth of the season.

Women's soccer goes the distance for first conference match

The Elon University women’s soccer team kicked off Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) play Thursday night at Rudd Field against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW). 

Missed Charleston Southern field goal lifts Elon to victory in home opener

The Phoenix won 19-17 in it's home opener. And in doing so,it beat a ranked Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent for the second time in its last 21 tries

Volleyball cruises to victory against UNCG

Elon volleyball rallies to beat Navy

Pair of milestones help Elon volleyball maintain win streak

For upperclassmen Sydney Busa and Maddie Jaudon, stepping onto the home court in Alumni Gym is an experience they are used to. Something they are not used to doing all the time...hitting career milestones.

Cignetti gets first win as Elon head coach

First year head coach Curt Cignetti is officially a winner at Elon University. In his second game, the Phoenix football team defeated Furman University 34-31 after a field goal by freshman kicker Owen Johnson with five seconds left.

Men's soccer takes care of High Point with impressive 3-0 victory

The Elon University men’s soccer team took care of business Friday night with an impressive 3-0 victory over in-state rivals High Point University.

Phoenix maintains shutout streak on soccer field

The Elon University men’s soccer team is off to a dominant start. After starting the season with a 0-0 draw against out-of conference opponent Fordham, the Phoenix has collected two shutout wins against the University of Central Florida and Presbyterian College by scores of 1-0 and 2-0, respectively.

Phoenix comes up short in Cignetti debut

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Elon University football team dropped its 2017 opener Thursday night against the University of Toledo 47-13. The Curt Cignetti era got off to a rocky start as the offense struggled to get anything going throughout the game. Elon played eight true-freshman during the game in addition to its head coach’s debut.

Ciolkowski sets eyes on third title

Nick Ciolkowski is the two-time reigning Colonial Athletic Association individual champion. Going into this season, the junior aims to capture his third title, but also sets his eyes on something larger.

They have a new coach and mindset, but Elon soccer wants to return to old winning ways

Elon soccer forward Elijah Agu said there's no other way to explain it. The pieces just didn't fall into place last year. 

Setting up for a new season

Elon University’s volleyball team started their season last week with some new faces on the court.

A fresh start for football

When the Elon University football team took to the practice field Saturday afternoon, there was a hint of rustiness as the start of fall classes loomed ahead for the coming week. First-year head coach Curt Cignetti wasn’t using it as an excuse though.

As new year approaches, SGA President wants to boost athletic school spirit

Talk to just about any student at Elon and they’ll say they’re proud to go here. Some will tell you how much they love the campus, others will tell you how much they love their professors.

Kevin Jermyn chasing down new goals as cross country coach

With the season-opening race on Saturday here in Elon, the new coach of the cross country team looks to elevate the program to places it hasn’t gone before. On July 13, Athletic Director Dave Blank announced that Kevin Jermyn would be taking the helm of the cross country program.

The path to recovery: Offstein receives support from cross country team

Ahead of the cross country season, one runner will be missing from the starting line. Molly Offstein was struck by a car in March while on a run.

Top games for each of Elon's sports teams this fall

FOOTBALL Elon is facing a stacked schedule this fall. Five of the Phoenix’ opponents this year are ranked in the top 25 in the FCS coaches poll.

Elon pitcher selected in MLB Draft

Elon senior Jordan Barrett was eating lunch when he got the call - the left-hand pitcher had been selected by the Blue Jays and is headed to join the Blue Jays organization.

Elon cross country coach resigns

The Athletic Department is looking for a new head coach after Dave Blank announced the resignation of Chris Polk today.