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Local transplant recipient pushes for organ donation

April 13th, 2016 (0)
A little more than a year ago Craig Edwards was within weeks of dying. He had been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, and was severely in need of a transplant. “Last February I was given two to three weeks to ...

Bernie Sanders rallies in Raleigh

March 11th, 2016 (0)
RALEIGH- Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands of supporters to a rally in Raleigh on Friday afternoon, four days before North Carolina and four other states are set to vote in their primary elections. More than a ...

Elon comeback falls short in CAA Tournament

March 4th, 2016 (0)
BALTIMORE- Down 17 to Drexel midway through the first half, the Elon men’s basketball team slowly but surely chipped away. But like most Phoenix comebacks in recent weeks, it ended up just short, as a Luke Eddy jumper bounced ...

Jeb Bush Suspends Presidential Campaign

February 20th, 2016 (0)
COLUMBIA, SC- Gov. Jeb Bush suspended his campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination on Saturday night following a fourth place finish in the South Carolina Primary. “Tonight I am suspending my campaign,” Bush told a crowd of supporters at ...

Elon self defense trainer teaches more than how to just use your hands

February 15th, 2016 (0)
Elon self-defense instructor Jason Thomas had a career as a cage fighter, but an injury ended his days in the ring. “Unfortunately eight years ago I damaged my neck pretty severely,” Thomas said. “I have four herniated disks in ...

UNCW bigs come up big in win over Elon

February 11th, 2016 (0)
WILMINGTON, NC-According to Elon University men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny the Phoenix improved over the course of its contest with UNC Wilmington on Thursday night. But the improvement wasn’t enough as the the Seahawks’ size and clutch play down ...

Poor second half plagues Phoenix in loss to JMU

January 23rd, 2016 (0)
The Elon University men’s basketball team came out on fire in the first half of its game against James Madison University, but the Phoenix couldn’t keep the pace and the Dukes left Alumni Gym with an 82-64 win on ...

ELN Exclusive interview with Martin O’Malley

January 15th, 2016 (0)
Democratic Presidental Candidate Martin O’Malley spoke with Elon Local News following a speech at the Ankeny Area Democrats Winter Banquet.

United States Conference of Mayors calls on candidates to focus on Urban issues

January 11th, 2016 (0)
DES MOINES — In the hours before “The Iowa Brown and Black Forum,” a minority focused forum featuring the three major Democratic presidential candidates, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) held a press conference where it said urban ...

Seniors power Elon past Winthrop in 3-0 win

November 19th, 2015 (0)
The Elon University men’s soccer team racked up the goals in a big 3-0 win over Winthrop on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Soccer Championship. The win was an emphatic way to snap a streak ...

Elon offense leads way in exhibition win

November 6th, 2015 (0)
The Elon University men’s basketball team used a strong first half and an impressive debut by freshman Dainan Swoope to run past Division III William Peace University 95-73 in an exhibition game Thursday night at Alumni Gym. The Phoenix ...

Ian Baltutis is elected Burlington Mayor

November 4th, 2015 (0)
Tuesday night Ian Baltutis woke his mother up with a phone call. But, he had a good reason to call: he had just been elected Mayor of Burlington, North Carolina. After defeating Burlington City Councilman Jim Butler 2,112 votes ...

Elon releases 2015-2016 men’s basketball schedule

October 7th, 2015 (0)
This morning Elon Athletics released the complete 2015-2016 men’s basketball schedule. Following an exhibition game against William Peace, the Phoenix will start the season on the road with games at Charlotte and Michigan.  Elon opens its home schedule on November ...

Elon men’s soccer extends historic start in big win over Davidson

September 12th, 2015 (0)
The fourth shutout in five games for goalkeeper Matthew Jegier helped the Elon University men’s soccer team to a 4-0 win over former Southern Conference foe Davidson on Saturday night at Rudd Field. The win was Elon’s fifth straight ...

Elon Transfer Elijah Bryant commits to BYU

July 28th, 2015 (0)
Former Elon basketball standout Elijah Bryant announced that he has committed to Brigham Young University through a post on his Instagram account. The 2015 CAA Rookie of the Year decided to transfer from Elon in late June.   The ...

W&M knocks out Elon in CAA Quarterfinals

March 7th, 2015 (0)
BALTIMORE — Elon University men’s basketball team’s first season in the Colonial Athletic Association came to an abrupt end on Saturday at the Royal Farms Arena, where a hot-shooting William and Mary team snapped the Phoenix’s four-game winning streak, 72-59. ...

Elon survives Towson to advance to CAA quarterfinals

March 6th, 2015 (0)
BALTIMORE — The Elon University men’s basketball team survived a late scare from Towson in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, escaping Royal Farms Arena with a 74-69 overtime victory on Friday night. With two seconds ...

Elijah Bryant named CAA Rookie of the Year

March 5th, 2015 (0)
Elon freshman guard Elijah Bryant has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year as voted by the league’s coaches, media and sports information directors. He was also named to the All-CAA third team. Bryant played in ...

Coach Matheny’s daughter cheers Men’s Basketball team to victory

March 3rd, 2015 (0)
The Elon University cheerleading team welcomed an unofficial member this basketball season. Five-year old Ava Matheny, daughter of Elon head men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny has been suiting up in maroon and gold, and melting the hearts of Phoenix ...

Elon sends seniors out with a bang in rout of UNCW

March 1st, 2015 (0)
In the waning moments of the Elon University men’s basketball team’s 74-55 rout of UNC Wilmington on Saturday night, coach Matt Matheny was able to take seniors Austin Hamilton and Kevin Blake out of the game, to thunderous applause ...

Elon takes down Northeastern for second consecutive win

February 26th, 2015 (0)
“Pound the rock.” That’s been the message that Elon University basketball coach Matt Matheny has been telling his team all year. And after snapping a seven-game losing streak on Saturday against Delaware, the Phoenix continued to chip away at ...

Elon’s losing streak stretches to seven in loss at Charleston

February 19th, 2015 (0)
The Elon University men’s basketball team’s losing streak continued on Wednesday night as the College of Charleston used a hot shooting hand to down the Phoenix 77-63. The loss is Elon’s seventh straight, and its 11th in its last ...

Elon escapes Penn State in opening day victory

February 13th, 2015 (0)
Up by 10 heading into the eighth inning it looked like the Elon baseball team would coast to victory in its season opener against Penn State Friday evening, but it came down to the last pitch, as the Nittany ...

Vigil held at UNC for shooting victims

February 12th, 2015 (0)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — More than 2,000 people attended a vigil on Wednesday evening at the University of North Carolina for Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, who authorities said were fatally shot by a neighbor over a ...

Local youth baseball coach in need of liver transplant

February 9th, 2015 (0)
On the outside looking in, local youth baseball coach Craig Edwards was living the life of his dreams. He lived in his Burlington home with his wife of 13 years, Bethany, and their three kids, Audra, 12; Sam, 10; ...

Elon comeback falls short against Drexel

February 5th, 2015 (0)
A last-minute comeback attempt fell just short for the Elon University men’s basketball team as the Phoenix pulled within three with seconds remaining but couldn’t finish off in a 67-63 loss to Drexel at Alumni Gym on Thursday night. ...

North Carolina Recruits Headline Elon Football 2015 Signees

February 4th, 2015 (0)
Local recruits headlined the 2015 National Signing Day Class for the Elon University football team. 13 of the 19 signees hail from the state of North Carolina, and all but one, defensive back Sam Eisenstadt, are from the southeastern ...

Sweet-shooting Northeastern drops Elon under .500

February 1st, 2015 (0)
BOSTON- A strong offensive performance by the duo of Zach Stahl and Scott Eatherton and a hot shooting hand by the rest the Northeastern University men’s basketball team led the Huskies to a big 80-61 win over Elon University ...

Elon falls flat in loss at UNCW

January 28th, 2015 (0)
WILMINGTON N.C.- Midway through the second half of the Elon University men’s basketball team’s 82-65 loss to UNC Wilmington on Wednesday night, sophomore forward Christian Hairston stopped looking up at the scoreboard. The Phoenix trailed the Seahawks by 30, ...

Elon shooting struggles continue in loss to Towson

January 22nd, 2015 (0)
With 1.7 seconds left on the clock and the Elon University Men’s Basketball Team trailing 53-51, Elijah Bryant hoisted a three-pointer from 27 feet away, but like the Phoenix’s other attempts- it didn’t fall- and Towson left Alumni Gym with ...

Second-half rally falls short as Elon loses third straight

January 18th, 2015 (0)
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Down by 10 with five minutes to go, the Elon University Men’s Basketball Team went on a run, pulling the game as close one point, and creating an opportunity to send the game into overtime as ...

Shooting struggles continue as Elon falls to Charleston

January 14th, 2015 (0)
Elon, N.C. – For the second time in as many games, poor shooting and lackluster defense plagued the Elon University Men’s Basketball team as the Phoenix struggled to convert offensive opportunities in a 66-50 home loss against College of Charleston ...

Shooting struggles bury Elon as the Phoenix hosts Hofstra

January 10th, 2015 (0)
Shooting woes and porous perimeter defense haunted the Elon University Men’s basketball team all night as Colonial Athletic Association foe Hofstra shot lights out from downtown to leave Alumni Gym with a 79-61 win on Saturday night. Elon’s guard combo ...

Bryant fuels comeback as Elon beats William and Mary in CAA home opener

January 9th, 2015 (0)
Down by seven with with 7:13 to go, Elon freshman Elijah Bryant went on a tear, scoring 16 points over the remaining time to spark a comeback and ignite the Alumni Gym crowd in an 85-79 win over William and Mary ...

Elon snaps win streak in loss at Towson

January 5th, 2015 (0)
The Elon University Men’s Basketball Team saw its four-game win streak come to an immediate close as Towson jumped ahead early and held off a furious Phoenix comeback to leave SECU Arena with a 57-53 win on Monday, Jan. ...

Elon rolls past Delaware for first CAA win

January 5th, 2015 (0)
It was a debut to remember for the Elon University Women’s Basketball Team as it took home its inaugural game in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 60-50 win over the University of Delaware. The Phoenix was led by ...

Elon falls to Maine on Senior Day

November 15th, 2014 (0)
Following Elon’s 24-17 loss to Maine on Saturday evening, Phoenix seniors hung around on the field for a few extra moments as they left Rhode’s Stadium for the final time. “We’ve shared a lot of disappointment and some success ...

Eddy, Sabato fuel Elon in season opener

November 15th, 2014 (0)
The Elon University men’s basketball team kicked its season off with a bang Friday night as Luke Eddy and Tony Sabato led a Phoenix comeback to take down Florida Atlantic 64-58. Down by 10 just 12 minutes into the ...

Northeastern knocks Elon out of CAA playoffs

November 8th, 2014 (0)
Coming off of Rudd Field following Elon’s 2-0 defeat by Northeastern, Jason Waterman felt only one emotion: anger. Not sadness, not regret, but anger at the way he and his team played, as the Phoenix missed opportunity after opportunity and ...

Govs. Romney, McCrory Rally for Tillis in Raleigh

October 30th, 2014 (0)
Following a day where he rubbed elbows with Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain, touring the garages of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson at Hendrick Motorsports, U.S. Senate Candidate Thom Tillis rallied with 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt ...

Elon drops fifth straight as Richmond rolls

October 25th, 2014 (0)
#16 Richmond’s offense has been among the best in the FCS all season, averaging nearly 500 yards and more than 36 points a game. That was no different on Saturday as the Spiders’ offense steamrolled Elon for 499 yards ...

Gov. Perry, McCrory and Sen. Burr rally for Tillis

October 25th, 2014 (0)
Rajat Agarwal and Andrew Feather Fire Kay Hagan and fire Harry Reid. That was the main message from Thom Tillis at the Conservative Rally Friday night in in Smithfield, North Carolina. From Governor Rick Perry of Texas to North Carolina ...

Elon falls to Stony Brook in homecoming disappointment

October 18th, 2014 (0)
It was an unhappy homecoming for Elon Saturday afternoon as the Phoenix failed to score a touchdown for the third time in seven games this year. As with much of the season so far, lack of execution in the ...

Elon takes beating in CAA opener

October 4th, 2014 (0)
There was a ceremonial feeling in the air around Rhodes Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Elon prepared to kick off its inaugural game in the Colonial Athletic Association. But following the pre-game festivities, that feeling quickly evaporated as #4 New ...

Elon releases 2014-2015 men’s basketball schedule

September 26th, 2014 (0)
This morning Elon Athletics released the complete 2014-2015 men’s basketball schedule. Following an exhibition game against Emory and Henry, the Phoenix will open the season at home against Florida Atlantic. The game is part of a doubleheader with the ...

Elon releases Women’s Basketball Schedule

September 25th, 2014 (0)
Elon University released its 2014-2015 women’s basketball out of conference schedule this morning. The school released the team’s conference schedule just over two weeks ago. Following an exhibition match against Catawba on Nov. 1, the Phoenix will open their season ...

Skrosky wins first game as Elon tops Charlotte

September 21st, 2014 (0)
Following a week one blowout loss to Duke and a defeat at the hands of North Carolina A&T last weekend, Elon fans found themselves getting antsy over when first-year head coach Rich Skrosky would get his first win with ...

NC A&T runs rampant as Elon loses home opener

September 14th, 2014 (0)
North Carolina A&T runs the ball and it does it well. Elon’s coaches knew it and its players knew it, but the knowledge did nothing for the Phoenix in their home opener on Sept. 13, as the Aggies run ...

CAA releases 2014-15 women’s basketball schedule

September 9th, 2014 (0)
Today Elon University released the women’s basketball Colonial Athletic Association schedule for the 2014-2015 season. This is Elon’s first year in the CAA, following its departure from the Southern Conference in July. Date Opponent Jan. 4 at Deleware Jan. ...

ELN takes on SportsFest

September 3rd, 2014 (0)
The ELN Sports Team may talk all day about Elon Athletics, but on Friday, Aug. 29, we decided to put our money where our mouths were and take to the field for Elon’s Annual Sportsfest. This year, ELN Sports Director Justin Biegel and I ...

Duke trumps Elon in Skrosky debut

August 31st, 2014 (0)
The Rich Skrosky era opened in disappointment for Elon as Duke dominated the Phoenix in a 52-13 blowout. “They’re a more talented football team than we are, there’s no question about it,” Elon’s head football coach said. “The game ...

Elon releases CAA basketball schedule

August 28th, 2014 (0)
Today Elon University released the men’s basketball Colonial Athletic Association schedule for the 2014-2015 season. This marks Elon’s first year in the CAA, which is widely regarded as one of the top mid-major conferences in college basketball. Elon will ...

CAA move hits home for Elon athletes

August 26th, 2014 (0)
With the new school year comes a new conference for the Phoenix. Elon officially left the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association this summer. When President Leo Lambert announced Elon’s move to the CAA in May of 2013, ...

Daniel Lovitz (’13) thriving with Toronto F.C.

August 12th, 2014 (0)
Former Elon midfielder Daniel Lovitz, now a rookie with Major League Soccer’s Toronto F.C., has taken steps in his career he never thought possible just eight months ago. Leading up to the MLS SuperDraft in January 2014, Lovitz, who ...

Elon Men’s Hoops assistant Sweeney heads to Hobart

August 5th, 2014 (0)
Elon University men’s basketball associate head coach Tim Sweeney will be roaming a new sideline next season. Sweeney, who has spent the last five years assisting head coach Matt Matheny, will be leaving the Phoenix next season to head north to ...

Elon officially joins the Colonial Athletic Association

July 1st, 2014 (0)
On July 1, at 12:00 a.m. Elon University officially left the Southern Conference after 11 years to become a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. The Basics The move, which was officially announced by the University on May 23, ...

ELN Sports Weekly Roundup

June 21st, 2014 (0)
It’s a long three months to wait before the next Elon home game. To get you through the off-season blues, we’ll be bringing you updates all summer long on what’s new with Elon Athletics. To kick off our new segment, here’s a ...

Elon announces 2014 men’s soccer schedule

June 11th, 2014 (0)
This season the Elon University men’s soccer team will play five teams that competed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, according to the schedule released by Elon on Tuesday. After winning three consecutive Southern Conference titles, the 2014 season will ...

Elon’s Pennell drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

June 8th, 2014 (0)
Elon left-handed pitcher Ryan Pennell was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday in the 22nd round of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft. Pennell, who just completed his senior season at Elon, finished the year with a 1-2 ...

Southern Conference raises fee to exit league

May 31st, 2014 (0)
Following its four-day session of spring meetings in Hilton Head Island, S.C., the Southern Conference announced Friday that it will raise its exit fee to $1 million. The fee is an increase of $400,000, from the $600,000 it cost to leave ...

Elon Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams get NCAA tournament draws

April 29th, 2014 (1)
The Elon University Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams received their opponents for the NCAA Tournament first round matches at an NCAA Tennis Championships Selection Show viewing party on Tuesday afternoon. The Men’s Tennis team found out it will be playing Tennessee ...

Elon eliminated in SoCon semis by UTC

March 9th, 2014 (0)
A day after using a strong game down low to push past Appalachian State, the Elon University Women’s Basketball couldn’t repeat the performance, struggling in the paint on its way to a 77-44 semi-final loss against the University of ...

Elon falls to WCU in SoCon quarterfinals

March 8th, 2014 (0)
ASHEVILLE, N.C.- Down by two to Western Carolina with 6.6 seconds left, Elon senior guard Jack Isenbarger was in a familiar situation. The ball was in his hands with a chance to win. If the shot dropped, it would ...

Elon extends winning streak to eight at Furman

February 25th, 2014 (0)
GREENVILLE S.C.— Using another strong shooting performance and a tenacious defensive outing, the Elon University Men’s Basketball Team smothered Furman on both ends of the floor on its way to a 78-49 victory at Timmons Arena on Monday, Feb. ...

Paint the Campus Purple Week kicks off 2014 Relay for Life events

February 24th, 2014 (0)
For the second year in a row, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is coming to Elon University. In preparation for the event this April, Paint the Campus Purple Week is taking place at Elon. Paint the Campus Purple ...

Jack Isenbarger three-pointer pushes Elon past Georgia Southern

February 9th, 2014 (0)
ELON, N.C.— With its leading scorer out with the flu and an abysmal shooting performance to show for on the night, the Elon University Men’s basketball team managed, against all odds, to hang around long enough to set up ...

New lineup and aggressive play helps Elon top WCU

January 31st, 2014 (0)
After sticking with the same starting lineup for the first 21 games, a reenergized Elon University Men’s Basketball team switched it up for the first time all season and left Alumni Gym with a 74-60 victory over Western Carolina ...

Exclusive sit-down with new Elon Head Football Coach Rich Skrosky

January 23rd, 2014 (0)
Rich Skrosky was introduced as Elon’s head football coach on Dec. 12. ELN Sports had an opportunity to sit down with Skrosky and ask him about the upcoming season, his campus involvement and his family, among other topics. Andrew ...

#15/16 UMass outlasts Elon at Alumni Gym

January 19th, 2014 (0)
ELON N.C.—In front of a raucous crowd inside Alumni Gym, the Elon University Men’s Basketball could not overcome a poor shooting night and the length of #15/16 UMass as the Minutemen beat the Phoenix 83-73 on Saturday, Jan. 19. ...

Damian Wroblewski to be named Elon Football Offensive Coordinator

January 18th, 2014 (0)
Elon University is expected to announce the hiring of Damian Wroblewski as offensive coordinator next week. Wroblewski’s hiring is the latest in a long line of new coaches that Rich Skrosky has brought in since being introduced as Elon ...

Elon stuns Davidson with overtime win

January 17th, 2014 (0)
Down 14 with under five minutes to go in regulation, it seemed the Elon University Men’s Basketball team was headed to its fifth straight loss against Southern Conference rival Davidson. But the Phoenix caught fire, going on a 16-2 ...

Elon hires assistants to join Skrosky’s football coaching staff

January 15th, 2014 (0)
Elon University announced the hiring of several new assistant football coaches Thursday following the introduction of former Ball State Offensive Coordinator Rich Skrosky as head coach on Dec. 12. The coaches who were introduced are: • Jerry Petercuskie - ...

Jack Isenbarger nails granny-style, half-court shot

January 15th, 2014 Comments Off on Jack Isenbarger nails granny-style, half-court shot
Before an interview with ELN Sports about the upcoming week’s games against Davidson and No. 15/16 UMass, a few players stayed late after practice to take a few extra shots. One of those players, Elon senior guard Jack Isenbarger ...

‘Big Mo Round’ huge as Elon men’s basketball tops The Citadel

January 12th, 2014 Comments Off on ‘Big Mo Round’ huge as Elon men’s basketball tops The Citadel
ELON, N.C.-  After a sluggish start, the Elon University Men’s basketball team used a strong ending to the first half and fast start to the second to propel the Phoenix to a 74-65 win over The Citadel in Alumni ...

Elon improves to 8-8 with win over Appalachian State

January 7th, 2014 Comments Off on Elon improves to 8-8 with win over Appalachian State
After taking a loss to Western Carolina in its first Southern Conference game, the Elon University Men’s Basketball team rebounded at home against Appalachian State, leaving Alumni Gym with a 75-66 win on Monday, Jan. 6. After dominating both ...

Elon falls under .500 in loss to Georgetown

December 18th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon falls under .500 in loss to Georgetown
WASHINGTON—The Georgetown men’s basketball team used a hot start to the second half to overcome a strong shooting night for the Elon University men’s basketball team, leaving the Verizon Center with an 85-76 win on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The ...

Elon earns third straight victory, winning against VMI 87-70

December 5th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon earns third straight victory, winning against VMI 87-70
ELON, N.C.—The Elon University men’s basketball team rolled through a full court press from VMI on its way to an 87-70 victory over the Keydets on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Alumni Gym. “Not only did we beat pressure, we ...

Elon drops fourth straight in loss to Division II foe

November 29th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon drops fourth straight in loss to Division II foe
ELON, N.C.—The Elon Men’s Basketball lost a one-point game in heartbreaking fashion as Metro State walked out of Alumni Gym 75-74 winners on Monday, Nov. 25. After being down by as much as 16 during the contest, the Phoenix ...

Elon’s historic season ends with loss to UCLA

November 25th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon’s historic season ends with loss to UCLA
The Elon University Men’s Soccer Team’s historic season came to a sudden end as UCLA defeated the Phoenix 4-0 in the tournament’s second round on Sunday, Nov. 24 at Drake Stadium in Los Angeles. This loss concludes Elon’s record ...

Elon Men’s Soccer beats Clemson in shootout win

November 22nd, 2013 Comments Off on Elon Men’s Soccer beats Clemson in shootout win
The Elon Men’s Soccer team won the first NCAA Tournament game in school history after a 1-1 (4-1) shootout win over Clemson on Thursday, Nov. 21. With the victory, Elon advances to the second round in the NCAA Soccer ...

Elon men’s basketball falls to .500 with loss to Drexel

November 19th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon men’s basketball falls to .500 with loss to Drexel
PISCATAWAY, N.J.—After soaring to big wins in its first two games of the season, the Elon University Men’s Basketball Team dropped its second straight game, falling to Drexel 71-64 in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-off on ...

Elon completes conference three-peat in 1-0 win over Wofford

November 18th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon completes conference three-peat in 1-0 win over Wofford
Greenville S.C.—In the 103rd minute of a golden goal overtime at the Southern Conference Championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, Elon junior Jason Waterman slotted the ball into the back of the net as the Elon University men’s soccer team ...

Elon falls to 2-1 in 83-69 loss to Charlotte

November 17th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon falls to 2-1 in 83-69 loss to Charlotte
The Elon University Men’s Basketball team suffered its first loss of the season on Friday, Nov. 15, to UNC Charlotte 83-69 at the Halton Arena. The Phoenix were ahead most of the game until the 49ers pulled ahead by ...

Elon defeats Marist College 75-48

November 11th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon defeats Marist College 75-48
The Elon Men’s Basketball team defeated Marist College 75-48 in their first road game of the season on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Phoenix, who now have a 2-0 record, had many field goals from sophomore guard Tanner Samson and ...

Elon Men’s Basketball wins first game of season

November 9th, 2013 Comments Off on Elon Men’s Basketball wins first game of season
The Elon University Men’s Basketball team lived up to their preseason hype and opened the regular season with a bang, running away with a 114-64 victory over Washington & Lee in Alumni Gym on Friday, Nov. 8. The Generals ...