Men's Basketball

NEWS 2/5/14 10:55am

Revamped lineup brings fresh start to Phoenix

By Tommy Hamzik

Consistency is always a key component to having a successful basketball team. Elon University men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny had that for 21 games, using the same starting lineup in all of those contests. But following three straight losses, including a blowout on the road to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a 62-59 setback at Samford University, Matheny knew it was time for some changes. Changes for the better. Matheny inserted senior guard Jack Isenbarger and junior guard Kevin Blake into the starting lineup, replacing junior Austin Hamilton and sophomore Tanner Samson.

NEWS 1/30/14 10:37pm

Lineup change, attacking mentality leads Elon to win

By Tommy Hamzik

For the first time in 21 games this season, Elon University coach Matt Matheny decided to start a different lineup of five players. But, it was more than just subbing senior guard Jack Isenbarger and junior guard Kevin Blake into the lineup that helped the Phoenix snap a three-game losing skid and beat Western Carolina University, 74-60, at home. Elon worked to attack more offensively and defensively while putting down their heads and focusing, avenging a 74-62 loss at Western Carolina from Jan.

NEWS 1/29/14 5:14pm

Phoenix eyes revenge as Catamounts come to town

By Matt Krause

Where did the season go? All of a sudden, there are only ten games left in the Elon University men’s basketball season and the Phoenix sits at 10-11, 3-3 in Southern Conference play. For a team projected to win the Southern Conference, there is still significant work to be done.

NEWS 1/25/14 9:56pm

Elon falls at Samford for third straight loss

By Tommy Hamzik

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.   –   A disappointing week came to a disappointing close for the Elon University men’s basketball team, as the Phoenix trailed nearly the entire way to a 62-59 defeat at the hands of Samford University. Down three with 5.5 seconds remaining, Elon senior guard Sebastian Koch missed an off-balanced three-pointer from the right wing in the waning moments to seal the win for the host Bulldogs.

NEWS 1/24/14 12:50am

Mocs blow out Phoenix

By Matt Krause

As the first half game clock wound down, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sophomore guard Gee McGhee heaved the basketball into the air.

SPORTS 1/17/14 2:56pm

Elon stuns Davidson with overtime win

By afeather

Down 14 with under five minutes to go in regulation, it seemed the Elon University Men's Basketball team was headed to its fifth straight loss against Southern Conference rival Davidson. But the Phoenix caught fire, going on a 16-2 run, culminating in a Jack Isenbarger three to send the game into overtime.

NEWS 1/16/14 10:43pm

Elon wins overtime thriller at Davidson

By Tommy Hamzik

DAVIDSON, N.C. – It looked over. The atmosphere inside Belk Arena made it feel like it was over. But Elon University senior forward Lucas Troutman kept saying, “Believe.” Down by 14 points with just under five minutes remaining, the Phoenix clawed its way back and pulled off a thrilling 87-85 win in overtime over Davidson College. Elon used a 16-2 run over the final 4:42, capped by a three-pointer from senior guard Jack Isenbarger with 2.4 seconds left, just to force overtime.

NEWS 1/14/14 12:48pm

Killer instinct driving Stephen Curry in NBA

By Tommy Hamzik

It’s been six years since a scrawny guard from Charlotte, N.C., danced into the hearts of thousands while leading tiny Davidson College to the Elite 8 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Wildcats have made the NCAA Tournament twice since then, but have failed to win a game there.

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NEWS 11/26/2024 3:44pm
Elon uses peer institution as a benchmark, has one mutual peer

Elon has 15 peer institutions and 47 colleges and universities chose Elon as one of its peers, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Yet, none of Elon’s peers deemed Elon as one its peers, as of data from IPEDS for 2022-23. Many colleges and universities have not updated their peer institutions since then, with the exception of Furman University, where Elon is now one of its peers, according to its website. Elon selected its peers in 2022, Jason Husser, chair of Elon’s Long Range Planning Committee, said.

SPORTS 11/26/2024 11:48am
Elon University men’s basketball coach returns to alma mater, captures historic victory

When Elon University men’s basketball head coach Billy Taylor arrived at Purcell Pavilion for the team’s Nov. 22 matchup against Notre Dame, he led the team through the back garage door — walking through the tunnel like all visiting teams do when they come to play the Fighting Irish. But as Taylor walked through the tunnel, he noticed his old locker room on his right — the locker room that had held his jersey, shoes and all the gear he needed for the four years he spent playing for the Irish in the 1990s.

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