Elon University men’s basketball defeated by #2 Duke University
Elon University’s men’s basketball team trails at halftime against the #2 Duke University Blue Devils, 44-26.
Elon University’s men’s basketball team trails at halftime against the #2 Duke University Blue Devils, 44-26.
Last season, Elon University’s men’s basketball team struggled with interior defense and scoring. Head coach Mike Schrage said the Phoenix needed more size to help Michael Graham and Chuck Hannah in the frontcourt and is confident the team addressed that need this offseason.
The Elon University women's basketball team added some firepower over the off-season, adding transfers junior Bria Harmon and sophomore Ajia James to the roster.
Elon (3-8) will return to action on Dec. 18 for a game against Shaw University. The game at Schar Center will begin at 4 p.m.
Students, employees and visitors must continue to wear masks in indoor campus spaces, except when alone in a private office, in a residence hall or apartment, or while eating or drinking.
Coming to Elon is an accomplishment that Elon University senior Duru Tasman holds in high regards, and one that she said made her journey worth it. The bold decision to study in another country, away from her family and home, was not an easy one — but one she said she stands by nonetheless.
Elon (7-2) returns home for its final two non-conference games against Gardner-Webb University and Francis Marion University on Dec. 20 and 30. Both games begin at 7 p.m. at Schar Center.
After missing the entire 2020-21 season due to a torn ACL, junior guard Zac Ervin has returned to Elon University’s men’s basketball team.
Current Alderman Mark Greene was sworn in as mayor pro tem on Dec. 14 at the town of Elon regular session Board of Aldermen meeting where the town approved a pedestrian walkway and new COVID-19 sick leave policy.
The 2021-22 season for Elon University women’s basketball is a noteworthy and historic one for head coach Charlotte Smith.
Elon (2-8) will return to action on Dec. 15 for a game against Winthrop University. The game at Schar Center will begin at 7 p.m.
Many students get their off-campus housing passed down to them through organizations or other students, and as the fall semester is coming to an end, students are beginning to look for 2022-23 housing. But this year, some students are struggling to find what’s left of the off-campus housing options.
The Bearpaw Campus Ranger program made its way to Elon University’s campus this fall for the second year. From Sept. 27 to Dec. 5, students were given the chance to have a hands-on, paid experience with the Bearpaw Marketing Team.
The next board meeting will be Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The town of Elon town hall will be closed Dec. 23, 24, 27 and 31 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
The Phoenix are now 5-2 heading into the team’s next matchup against Davidson College in Schar Center on Dec. 12.
Looking to snap its losing streak, the Phoenix (2-7) will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 11, to face off against the UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heels. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m on the ACC Network.
Five Elon University football players have entered the NCAA’s Transfer Portal and will look to finish their college football careers at a new school.
Less than 100 miles from campus near Winston-Salem is Pilot Mountain, where a forest fire started on Grindstone Trail is still burning after almost a week. Officials say it was caused by a campfire.
Senior guard Brie Perpignan has been a leader for Elon University’s women’s basketball for the last four seasons. After the team’s last season was shortened due to COVID-19, Perpignan said she is excited to be back on the court.
To honor the university’s silent teachers, a memorial service is held at the end of every semester in the spirit of reflecting on all that was accomplished with the help of each donor. The fall 2021 memorial service was held in Numen Lumen on Thursday, Dec. 2 and was open to professors, students and family of the silent teachers to attend.