Alex Reynolds

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SPORTS 9/2/21 11:09pm

Elon volleyball falls to Duke

By Alex Reynolds

DURHAM, NC — Elon University’s women’s volleyball team lost to the Duke University Blue Devils in straight sets (20-25, 22-25, 16-25). Despite absorbing much of the Blue Devils attack, the Phoenix was unable to generate enough offense to take a set in Durham. 

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SPORTS 4/15/21 7:26pm

Elon women’s soccer tops No. 1 seed, advances to CAA finals

By Alex Reynolds

Elon Women’s soccer (5-3) advanced to its first ever CAA conference championship after defeating the No.1 seed Hofstra Pride (7-1-1) 1-0. The defense prevented scoring opportunities for Hoftsra and allowed the offense to lift Elon to the finals. The Phoenix captured victory on the back of goalkeeping from its freshman goalie McKenna Dalfonso.

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SPORTS 2/22/21 11:38pm

Elon men’s basketball defeats William & Mary in possible last regular season game

By Alex Reynolds

Elon’s defense clamped down on the Tribe, holding them to a 40.5% shooting percentage while causing 21 turnovers in the process. The Phoenix offense was proficient with its shooting, hitting on 48.3% of its field goals. Sturdy defense mixed with offensive efficiency led to multiple scoring drives all night that kept the Phoenix ahead of the Tribe for the entire game. 

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SPORTS 1/26/21 5:33pm

Elon men's basketball look to future after long layoff

By Alex Reynolds

The team’s last matchup was a double-header against the Northeastern Huskies on Jan. 2-3. After postponements, the Phoenix’s next potential game would be Jan. 30 at the University of Delaware. If the Phoenix take on the Blue Hens at the end of the month, it will be a full 27 days since its last game. 

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SPORTS 11/28/20 8:54pm

Elon men's basketball gain second win of the year

By Alex Reynolds

Elon Men’s Basketball (2-0) downed the High Point University Panthers (0-2) 76-75 tonight in Schar Center. The Phoenix struggled to maintain a solid lead over the Panthers, but when it mattered most sophomore guard Hunter McIntosh brought Elon its second straight win. 

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SPORTS 11/26/20 12:29am

Phoenix prevail in long awaited home opener for men’s basketball

By Alex Reynolds

It’s been nine months since Elon men’s basketball has played. But the season opening victory, was about more than basketball. In the months after the Phoenix season ended, the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor led to movements for racial justice across the country and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Professional sports teams made various statements regarding racial justice through symbols, jerseys and campaigns. Tonight the Phoenix made a statement of its own.

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SPORTS 9/1/20 2:41pm

International athlete faces challenges

By Alex Reynolds

On the field, Elon redshirt sophomore and Phoenix men’s soccer goalkeeper Peter Wentzel has to be prepared for anything. But nothing could have prepared him for what happened last spring. 

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SPORTS 3/12/20 12:09am

CAA tournament to continue at Elon as planned despite coronavirus concerns

By Alex Reynolds and Jon Sarver Jr.

Despite Elon University suspending in-person classes after spring break because of the coronavirus, no scheduling changes have been made to the Colonial Athletic Association’s Women’s Basketball Championship tournament. However, the CAA announced that beginning on Thursday, March 12 heavy limitations to fans and spectators would be implemented. 

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SPORTS 3/11/20 8:07pm

Women's basketball advances in home tournament

By Alex Reynolds

Elon women’s basketball downed the tenth-seeded Hofstra Pride 71-51 in the opening round of the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Championship. This is the first time the Schar Center has played host to a basketball conference tournament.

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:34am

Chip shots and "chasing the weather" with men's golf

By Alex Reynolds

In the winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is dark, it can be hard to think about the bright green grass and shining sun associated with golf. 

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:31am

Global golfers develop from the ground up

By Alex Reynolds

For an international student coming to the U.S. for the first time, the transition can be overwhelming. There are aspects such as new culture, new friends and for some, a new time zone to get used to. 

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SPORTS 3/8/20 3:04pm

New quick sticks reinforce championship drive for lacrosse

By Alex Reynolds

There is a new leader behind the crease for Elon University’s women’s lacrosse. Two main point scorers led the team last year: sophomore Mae McGlynn and freshman Kaley Thompson. Current freshman midfield/attack Hannah McCarthy is taking up a major role on offense.

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SPORTS 3/6/20 1:04pm

Men's basketball's McIntosh wins CAA's highest freshman honor

By Alex Reynolds

Freshman guard Hunter McIntosh was named the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year. McIntosh was joined by fellow freshman guard Hunter Woods as members of the CAA All-Rookie team this year. Graduate transfer guard Marcus Sheffield II was named to the All-CAA second team.

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SPORTS 2/29/20 7:19am

Captain of the classroom

By Alex Reynolds

Elon’s men’s basketball, which has a cumulative 3.1 GPA, graduated 100% of its players within the six-year timeline in 2019.

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SPORTS 2/18/20 8:18am

Freshmen lead the new era of Elon men's basketball

By Alex Reynolds

The 2020 season has been a tale of highs and lows for the Elon Men’s Basketball team (9-17). As the team turns towards its final month before the conference tournament, the Phoenix has hit a high of the season due in part to its emerging young talents.

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SPORTS 2/5/20 8:05pm

Power Five transfers sign-on to Elon football

By Alex Reynolds

Elon Football added 20 new players to its 2020 roster as a part of National Signing Day Feb. 5, 2020. The recruiting class consists of 14 freshmen and six transfer students, three of whom came from Power Five conferences.

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SPORTS 11/9/19 11:17pm

Phoenix lock down Catamounts

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University's women’s basketball (1-0) downed the Western Carolina Catamounts (1-2) 68-24 in its first regular season game in Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 11/8/19 5:38pm

The prince of picks: Greg Liggs Jr. is pacing Elon's defense

By Alex Reynolds

October is a month filled with change for defensive back Greg Liggs Jr., a change that came in the form of inflicting fear in opposing offenses. Liggs Jr. recorded seven interceptions in three games this past month.

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SPORTS 11/1/19 11:48am

Elon women's soccer makes first trip to the playoffs

By Alex Reynolds

Though Elon University women’s soccer team has spent five years in the Colonial Athletic Association, the Phoenix has not had a champion come from the soccer pitch. This is the first year the door is open.

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SPORTS 10/12/19 12:00pm

Throwing coach reaches world class stage

By Alex Reynolds

The throwers of Elon’s track and field team can now say they are coached by one of the top 30 throwers in the world. 

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