Elon University men’s basketball team commands home opener win
The Elon University men’s basketball team defeated Bluefield 103-66 to win their first game of the season Nov. 9. It was a strong outing for the Phoenix, who lost 90-76 against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in a tough battle Nov. 4. Elon led wire-to-wire after the 12:28 mark in front of an energetic crowd for their first home game of the season. The victory gives Elon a 1-1 record. It is their sixth straight win at Schar Center to open the season. Elon will rest for six days before traveling to face Gardner-Webb at 7 p.m. Nov. 15.