Sports

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SPORTS 10/18/22 7:57pm

Former Elon pitcher receives high praise

By Mason Willett

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, Former Elon baseball pitcher, George Kirby, was ranked as the seventh best rookie for the season.

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SPORTS 10/16/22 7:14pm

Elon University volleyball loses in four sets against Towson

By Jesse Gordon

After snapping Towson’s 18-match winning streak on Saturday, the Elon University volleyball team fell in four sets to the Tigers on Sunday. A late rally was not enough for the Phoenix, who is now 4-4 in CAA play. 

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SPORTS 10/16/22 6:24pm

Elon University women’s soccer blanks William & Mary in seniors’ last regular season game at Rudd Field

By Daniel Schulman

In its final home game of the regular season, the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated William & Mary to clinch a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Elon has won three matches in a row and can still win the regular season championship next week. 

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SPORTS 10/15/22 7:50pm

Leah Daniel becomes Elon University’s volleyball all-time kill leader in win against Towson

By Sydney Spencer

Senior outside hitter Leah Daniel made history in Elon University volleyball’s Oct. 15 match against Towson University, as she recorded 16 kills against the Tigers to become Elon all-time kills leader. With her efforts today, she surpassed the previous record of 1,461 career kills — previously held by Velma Degree. 

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SPORTS 10/13/22 9:34pm

Elon University women’s soccer beats Hampton for second straight conference win

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s soccer team outshot Hampton 32-3 and won 2-0 for its second straight CAA win on Thursday night. Abby Fusca and Ashlee Brehio scored the Phoenix’s two goals. 

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SPORTS 10/11/22 7:51pm

Elon University men’s golf defends Phoenix Invitational title

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive season, the Elon University men’s golf team won its home tournament, as the Phoenix carded a final round score of 280 on Tuesday to win the team competition at the Phoenix Invitational by five strokes. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 11:14pm

Elon ties William & Mary in CAA conference showdown

By Max Wallace

Colonial Athletic Association rivals clashed tonight at Rudd Field as Elon University men’s soccer hosted The Tribe of William & Mary. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 7:08pm

Elon defense drives win over Towson

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team came into its Oct. 8 game against Towson University on a four-game winning streak and ranked No. 14 in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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SPORTS 10/5/22 10:13pm

Elon University volleyball defeats NC Central in straight sets, Daniel breaks record

By Liam Stephens

Leah Daniel needs 10 more kills to pass Velma Degree ’93 and become Elon’s all-time kills leader. Daniel now has more career kills than any player since Elon became a full Division I member. 

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SPORTS 10/3/22 9:53pm

Elon football ranked No. 14 in the nation following win over No. 22 Richmond

By Sammy Johnson

After a double overtime win against Richmond Oct. 1, Elon football now ranks No. 14 in the nation in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll. 

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SPORTS 10/3/22 6:33pm

Elon University dance team gets its championship bling

By Mason Willett and Miranda Ferrante

The Elon University dance team received their 2022 national championship rings this weekend — six months after winning the competition in April. . 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 11:17pm

Elon University men’s soccer posts seventh shutout of season

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University men’s soccer team continued its dominant defensive form Saturday night, as the Phoenix held the Drexel University Dragons, the Colonial Athletic Association’s top scoring team, without a goal in a 3-0 win. 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 7:41pm

Elon football wins fourth straight game

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team started out hot on Family Weekend with two touchdowns in the first quarter against University of Richmond. 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 2:11pm

Women’s golf MVP finds fit at Elon

By Caleigh Lawlor

Junior Lotte Fox is a business fellow, member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and most notably, on the women’s golf team. For the 2021-2022 school year, Fox was named the team’s “Most Valuable Player” at the Athletics Banquet in May. 

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SPORTS 9/28/22 11:13pm

Elon moves to 6-2-1 in 0-0 tie against in state rival High Point

By Max Wallace

The low 50-degree weather at Rudd Field was perfect for free scarf night as Elon University men’s soccer hosted in-state rival High Point University. 

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SPORTS 9/26/22 1:22pm

Elon football ranked No. 23 in the nation following win against No. 14 William & Mary

By Aidan Blake

After a comeback win against No.14 ranked William and Mary Sept. 24, Elon football is now ranked No. 23 in the Football Championship Subdivision rankings. 

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SPORTS 9/25/22 10:14pm

Elon University volleyball loses to William & Mary, snaps four-game win streak

By Sydney Spencer

After recording a career-high 10 kills yesterday, Elon freshman and outside hitter Clara LaRue came back to Schar Center ready for more. She set not only a career record Sept. 25, but a team-high—15 kills.

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SPORTS 9/25/22 5:45pm

Elon University women’s soccer defeats Monmouth in CAA clash

By Max Wallace

Elon University women’s soccer continued to stay hot in Colonial Athletic Association conference play as it hosted and took down Monmouth in a 1-0 contest. The win not only puts the Phoenix on a three-game win streak, but also makes it a perfect 2-0 in conference play.

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SPORTS 9/24/22 11:35pm

Elon University volleyball defeats William & Mary for fourth straight win

By Matthew Farina

For the first time in her Elon University women’s volleyball career, sophomore Sydney Love found herself on the opposing side of her sister Ryann, who is a freshman for William & Mary. 

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SPORTS 9/24/22 8:46pm

Elon University football storms to comeback win against William & Mary

By Mason Willett

After trailing 28-10 at halftime, the Elon University football team mounted a second half comeback to upset No. 14 William & Mary 35-31 in the team’s Colonial Athletic Association opener. 

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