Sports

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SPORTS 10/9/21 3:56pm

Elon football defeats Maine for second straight win

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix have a bye next week, but return home for their next game on Oct. 23 against New Hampshire University. The game at Rhodes Stadium will begin at 1 p.m.  

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SPORTS 10/8/21 12:49am

Late goal lifts women’s soccer to first conference win

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (6-4-1) returns to host the Towson University Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m on senior day at Rudd Field. The Phoenix will honor seven players before kickoff in a senior ceremony.   

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SPORTS 10/6/21 2:09pm

Elon men’s soccer falls to Duke University

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s men’s soccer team took an early lead against the Duke University Blue Devils, but ultimately came up short, losing 3-1.

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SPORTS 10/5/21 11:12am

Más que un juego: El camino de Carlos Marte al Beisbol de Elon

By Hope Valenti

De pie bajo las luces del Latham Baseball Park, el infielder Carlos Marte no pudo evitar reflexionar sobre cómo llegó allí. Desde los juegos de pelota en el jardín delantero en la República Dominicana hasta la NCAA, Marte acreditó su educación dominicana con la introducción del béisbol en su vida. Él ve su deporte como una manera de conectar más estrechamente con su cultura.

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SPORTS 10/5/21 11:12am

More than a game: Carlos Marte’s journey to Elon University baseball

By Hope Valenti

Standing under the lights of Latham Baseball Park, infielder Carlos Marte couldn’t help but reflect on how he got there. From front yard games of catch in the Dominican Republic to the NCAA, Marte credited his Dominican upbringing with introducing baseball into his life. He views his sport as a way of closer connecting with his culture. 

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SPORTS 10/3/21 9:19pm

Elon University volleyball five match win streak ends against Towson

By Trevor Boehm

Elon University’s women’s volleyball team (10-6) fell to Colonial Athletic Association rival Towson University (16-2) in four sets on Sunday afternoon at Towson. 

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SPORTS 10/3/21 8:58pm

Elon University’s women’s soccer ties Delaware

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s women’s soccer team tied the University of Delaware Blue Hens 1-1 in its second Colonial Athletic Association match of the season. 

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SPORTS 10/3/21 4:21pm

Elon volleyball remains undefeated with win against Towson University

By Liam Stephens

Elon University’s volleyball team defeated the Towson University Tigers in four sets on Oct. 2.

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SPORTS 10/2/21 10:00pm

Elon University's men's soccer team ties for the first time this season

By Erin Martin

Elon University’s men’s soccer team tied 0-0 with the Drexel University Dragons at Vidas Field.  This is the first tie for the Phoenix this season.

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SPORTS 10/2/21 6:32pm

Elon football picks up first CAA win at Richmond

By Jacob Kisamore

After a lethargic first quarter, Elon University’s football team battled back to dominate the Richmond University Spiders. 

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SPORTS 10/1/21 7:10pm

Elon’s cross country teams both finish second at Chanticleer Challenge

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s cross country teams continued their strong seasons with runner-up finishes at the Chanticleer Challenge in Conway, South Carolina.  

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SPORTS 9/30/21 4:38pm

Elon football hopes for first CAA win at Richmond

By Jacob Kisamore

This weekend is Elon’s first game outside the state of North Carolina this season and first Colonial Athletic Association road game. 

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SPORTS 9/29/21 11:18pm

Sam Durand nets first career goal to propel Elon men’s soccer win over Campbell

By Luke Jackson

Going into Wednesday night’s game at Rudd Field, Elon and Campbell shared a head-to-head record of 10-10-1.

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SPORTS 9/26/21 6:44pm

Elon women’s volleyball winning streak continues

By Trevor Boehm

Elon Women’s volleyball team continued its 2021 Colonial Athletic Association conference slate with a straight set victory over the University of Delaware Blue Hens on Sept. 26. 

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SPORTS 9/26/21 4:38pm

Elon’s women’s soccer team unable to continue winning streak

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s women’s soccer team lost 2-1 against the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Seahawks in its first Colonial Athletic Association match of the season. 

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SPORTS 9/26/21 12:13pm

Elon suffers first conference defeat against James Madison

By Ian Taylor

Elon University’s men’s soccer team suffered its first Colonial Athletic Association conference defeat in a 2-0 loss at home against James Madison University Dukes.  

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SPORTS 9/26/21 10:10am

Elon Volleyball pulls off gut-wrenching win

By Liam Stephens

Elon University’s volleyball team earned a hard fought win against the Delaware Blue Hens on Sept. 25, rallying from behind in the fifth set to avoid a potential collapse.  

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SPORTS 9/25/21 10:25pm

Elon football falls short against William & Mary, 34-31

By Drew Antin and Vance Allen

To start off CAA Conference play, the Elon Phoenix hosted William & Mary at Rhodes Stadium on Sept. 25 during Family Weekend.  

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SPORTS 9/25/21 12:11pm

A conversation with Carli Lloyd

By Emery Eisner

American soccer star Carli Lloyd has seen it all, from a college career to the Olympics. Before she spoke at Fall Convocation, Elon News Network sat down with the athlete to hear her thoughts as she gets closer to retirement. 

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SPORTS 9/23/21 5:28pm

ElonRUNS promotes recreational running

By Arianna Tristani

Throughout her freshman and sophomore years at Elon, senior Maddie Walter wondered why there was no intramural running club on campus. Wanting to find a new community of runners, she decided to take matters into her own hands. 

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