Women's Soccer

NEWS 11/3/12 1:21am

Eagles end Elon’s season in double overtime of SoCon tournament

By Andrew Wilson

“It just wasn’t meant to be,” Elon University women’s soccer head coach Chris Neal said following Friday’s double overtime loss to Georgia Southern University in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament. Freshman forward Emily Hirano gave the eighth-seeded Eagles the victory in the 102nd minute on a header from six yards out. “They created a two versus one with (junior midfielder) Kimmie Krauss on the left side,” Neal said.

NEWS 11/2/12 8:16am

‘Three days in November’: Elon gets set for Georgia Southern

By Andrew Wilson

It’s a phrased termed by Elon University men’s soccer coach Darren Powell about the Southern Conference tournament in November: “Three days in November.” The women’s soccer team, behind the second goal of the season from senior midfielder Jaclyn Wood, knocked off the fourth seeded Appalachian State Mountaineers on Sunday, Oct.

NEWS 10/28/12 7:07pm

Women's soccer upsets Appalachian State, advances to SoCon tourney semifinals

By Andrew Wilson

“Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap. What’s going on?” After the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated fourth-seeded Appalachian State in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament Sunday 1-0, those were the words head coach Chris Neal uttered when he got back on the bus to come home. What was he reacting to? He wasn’t reacting to his team beating Appalachian State.

NEWS 10/24/12 4:10pm

Analysis: Where will women's soccer end up?

By Andrew Wilson

It’s been a long road filled with injuries and disappointment this season for the Elon University women’s soccer team, but, the regular season comes to a close tonight against cross-town rival University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Holding a 6-7-6 record overall, with a 4-2-4 record in conference play, the Phoenix will take on the Spartans in search of locking up the fifth seed in the conference tournament set to start on Sunday, Oct.

NEWS 10/20/12 12:28pm

Successful weekend helps women's soccer to fifth in SoCon

By Andrew Wilson

Elon University women’s soccer head coach Chris Neal said it, and the team got it. The Elon women’s soccer team collected four points on a pivotal weekend with matches against Georgia Southern University and Davidson College. The Phoenix welcomed Georgia Southern to Rudd Field on Friday, Oct.

NEWS 10/4/12 5:06pm

Phoenix prepares for road battles with Wofford and Furman

By Andrew Wilson

“Winning is the only type of momentum you want.” Elon University women’s soccer head coach Chris Neal, who said the above statement, has a clear goal. The Phoenix is coming off a weekend in which they had the highest number of healthy players and used the most subs in a game this season.

NEWS 10/3/12 1:32pm

Junior midfielder kicking strong for Phoenix

By Andrew Wilson

For a girl who says she’s “really bad” at interviews, you would think some experience would come with the amount of talent she brings to the soccer field every day for the Elon University women’s soccer team. Kimmie Krauss is a junior midfielder on the women’s soccer team.

NEWS 10/1/12 8:47pm

Women's soccer gets revenge on rival College of Charleston

By Andrew Wilson

The Elon University women’s soccer team found sweet revenge Sunday against the College of Charleston, beating the Cougars 2-0 on Rudd Field after losing both matches last season against the Cougars, one being in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament. “I just feel really great about our team today,” said Elon head coach Chris Neal.

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NEWS 01/21/2025 10:01pm
Elon University builds relationships between students, staff by hosting the Racial Day of Healing Luncheon

The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Education Development and the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education hosted their annual Racial Day of Healing Luncheon in McEwen Dining Hall. This event was created to give the Elon community a chance to hear and learn from each other's stories of racial differences.  Jameka Pinnix, assistant director of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development, said she hoped for this event to bring educational awareness and relationship building to Elon.  “Everyone doesn't know this event is for everyone – it can be assumed in so many ways, but this isn't just about racial healing, it’s also racial education,” Pinnix said. 

NEWS 01/20/2025 9:45pm
Alamance County Democratic Party marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration through service

Alamance County resident Elaine Malone taught theater in Atlanta when Martin Luther King Jr.’s children began to attend her school soon after his death. She formed a personal connection to the family, which is why she makes it a point to recognize MLK Day each year by participating in community service.  This year was no different. On Monday at 4 p.m., Malone volunteered at the Alamance County Democratic Party Headquarters, where she has been volunteering and attending events since she moved to the area five years ago. Participating in one of four events ACDP hosted for its “day of service,” she and other volunteers made Valentine’s Day cards for community members in senior living facilities.

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