Sports

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SPORTS 1/29/22 9:54pm

Elon University running back Jaylan Thomas will transfer to Samford University

By Jacob Kisamore

Thomas will have one year of athletic eligibility remaining at Samford. The Bulldogs, Samford’s football team, are a member of the Southern Conference and went 4-7 last season.  

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SPORTS 1/29/22 7:36pm

Comeback attempt falls short for Elon University men’s basketball against William & Mary

By Jacob Kisamore

With the loss, Elon remains winless in road games this season and falls to 3-6 in Colonial Athletic Association games. The team returns home for a game against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 8:05pm

Elon University women’s basketball comes up short against Drexel University Dragons, 72-60

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon, now 2-4 in the CAA, is back in action Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at Schar Center against the University of Delaware Blue Hens, who hold a 5-1 CAA record with the only loss against first-place Drexel.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 9:36am

Elon University men’s basketball team comes out on top in crucial conference game against William & Mary

By Vance Allen

This win improves Elon’s conference record to 3-5. The two teams will square off again on Jan. 29 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. 

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SPORTS 1/25/22 9:10pm

CAA announces expansion, Hampton University becomes first HBCU to join league

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association announced the addition of three new schools on Jan. 25. The league will expand to 12 full-fledged schools beginning on July 1, 2022. Among the additions is Hampton University, the first HBCU to join the league.  

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SPORTS 1/24/22 7:37pm

CAA to discuss conference’s membership at press conference tomorrow

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association will host a press conference Jan. 25 to discuss “membership matters,” according to an advisory issued by the conference. Conference Commissioner Joe D’Antonio will speak at 10:30 a.m.  Follow along here for updates from the press conference.  

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SPORTS 1/22/22 6:09pm

Road woes continue for the Elon University men’s basketball team in loss to Delaware

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix aim to get back in the win column when it faces William & Mary on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 1/21/22 9:15pm

Elon University women’s basketball struggles late in loss to Northeastern

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon, now 1-3 in Colonial Athletic Association games, plays again Sunday against the Hofstra University Pride. The game will begin at 1 p.m.   

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SPORTS 1/20/22 9:40pm

Elon University men’s basketball defeated by Drexel

By Jacob Kisamore

Now 2-4 in CAA games, Elon sits in eighth in the conference standings. The team continues its road trip with a game against the University of Delaware on Saturday. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.   

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SPORTS 1/17/22 8:44pm

Impressive three-point shooting propels Elon University men’s basketball team to win over James Madison

By Chase Strawser

The Phoenix will return to action on Thursday, Jan. 20th, to face off against the Drexel University Dragons as the first of a two-game road stand. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m on FloSports.  

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SPORTS 1/15/22 5:50pm

Elon University men’s tennis team falls in season opener

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon returns to action on Jan. 21 when it travels to face Clemson University.  

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SPORTS 1/15/22 5:44pm

Second half struggles continue for Elon University men’s basketball

By Caitlin Rundle

The team will have a chance to recover and regroup before facing off against the James Madison University Dukes, who sit at 2-1 in the conference. The two teams have not seen each other since the Phoenix knocked the Dukes out of the CAA tournament last year in a tight 72-71 victory.  

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SPORTS 1/15/22 4:47pm

Elon University women’s tennis swept by North Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

With the loss, Elon falls to 0-17 all-time against North Carolina. The Phoenix continues its season Jan. 22 against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.    

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SPORTS 1/14/22 2:53pm

Elon University tennis ready for season opening road trips

By Jacob Kisamore

Though both teams start out their seasons with lengthy road stretches, they have something to look forward to at the end of it all, as Elon University will host both the men’s and women’s CAA Tennis Championships to close out the regular season.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/14/22 12:17pm

BEST OF: Women’s Varsity Sport

By Jacob Kisamore

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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LIFESTYLE 1/14/22 9:13am

BEST OF: Men’s varsity

By Jacob Kisamore

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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SPORTS 1/13/22 4:07pm

Scandinavian student athletes find home at Elon University

By Jacob Kisamore

A third of Elon University’s men’s soccer roster last season — 10 of 30 players — hailed from Denmark, Norway or Sweden, which are part of a region in Northern Europe known as Scandinavia.

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SPORTS 1/12/22 1:00pm

Elon University to host 2022 CAA softball tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time in school history, Elon University will host the Colonial Athletic Association softball tournament, as the conference announced the new site for the event that will take place in May. 

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SPORTS 1/9/22 8:12pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses to College of Charleston

By Caleigh Lawlor

The Phoenix will play the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 1/9/22 5:57pm

Elon women’s basketball loses thriller against James Madison

By Liam Stephens

Elon women’s basketball team dropped a thriller to the James Madison University Dukes on Jan. 9, losing 59-57. 

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