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Rising Phoenix: Elon Sinks Pirates With Speed, Stifling Defense & Trickery - Elon University Athletics

To start the 2025 campaign, the Elon University lacrosse team's three games – a win against VCU and losses to Duke and Virginia Tech – have been decided, on average, by nearly 11 goals each. Tuesday night's clash with East Carolina brought the season's first hotly contested matchup, and the Phoenix passed with flying colors.

After jumping out to an early 2-1 lead, Elon found itself on its heels as ECU responded with three straight goals. The Phoenix were struggling and needed a burst of energy…literally.
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Renewal: Elon Lacrosse Gears Up For 2025 Season - Elon University Athletics

At 5-8 heading into the final month of the season, the Elon University lacrosse team faced an uphill battle. With a spot in the CAA Tournament slipping away, the Phoenix needed a perfect finish to keep its postseason hopes alive – so the team did just that.

In its final four games, the Phoenix went undefeated, securing a spot in the CAA Tournament behind a high-powered offense that averaged nearly 16 goals per game and a defense that delivered in crucial moments. Although the team's tournament run ended in the CAA semifinals, Elon entered the offseason with renewed confidence and determination.
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Rising Phoenix: Ball Don’t Lie, Team Effort Leads To Overtime Victory For Women’s Basketball - Elon University Athletics

Words that will elicit a reaction from any basketball fan or player – down by two, with under a minute left to play. It's the exact scenario the Elon University women's basketball team found itself on the road against William & Mary on Sunday.

After a back-and-forth contest with its conference foe, the Phoenix gained possession late following two Tribe free throws. On the other end, two missed shots by Elon were corralled by maroon and gold jerseys. With mounting pressure, the ball was kicked out to redshirt sophomore guard Raven Preston to nail a deep shot with :35 seconds remaining, tying the game, 57-57.
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Making Her Mark: Johnson Showcases Her Talent In Collegiate Debut - Elon University Athletics

In a meet where all she needed was her first collegiate mark, freshman thrower Isabella Johnson went above and beyond.

On Nov. 14, Johnson competed at the Get Your Marks Field Meet, a meet designed for athletes who do not have a verified mark in field events. Johnson not only secured her necessary marks but also claimed first place in both the shot put and weight throw – all in her first time donning the maroon and gold.
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KB The QB: Bisgrove Reflects On Standout Flag Football Career - Elon University Athletics

Before she wore No. 2 as the goalkeeper for the Elon University women's soccer team, freshman Katie Bisgrove wore No. 10 for a different shade of maroon.

During her sophomore year, Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, launched a pilot program for a new varsity sport – an all-girls flag football team. Now collecting accolades and praise as one of the CAA's finest in her freshman campaign, Bisgrove reflected upon her journey with the sport and its future.
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Rising Phoenix: Senior Day Spectacle, Elon Dominates With 6-Goal Shutout - Elon University Athletics

Senior Day is always a game to celebrate for the Elon University women's soccer team. It's even sweeter when the festivities include a dominant conference victory.

In an offensive onslaught, the Phoenix produced six goals from five players en route to a shutout win over Hampton University, 6-0.

"This season has been a totally new season for us compared to last year," senior forward Lydia Totten said. "Having high shots and a lot of goals, especially it being senior night, it was awesome to get a great one out of it."
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Rising Phoenix: Murdock's Late-Game Spark Keeps Elon Unbeaten - Elon University Athletics

For the first time this season, the Elon University women's soccer team found itself trailing on the scoreboard. Heading into the locker room at halftime in uncharted territory, the team rallied behind each other.

"At halftime, our team was pretty calm, and a bunch of us were just throwing out ideas on things that are working and things that we need to fix," redshirt sophomore forward Isa Murdock said. "Overall, we weren't scared or anything, we knew we had the ability to come back."
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Rising Phoenix: Picture-Perfect Day From Hoschek Leads To Another Elon Victory - Elon University Athletics

For sophomore midfielder Gabby Hoschek's birthday this year, she gifted herself and her teammates a road victory and a four-point performance.

The Elon University women's soccer team went to work on Labor Day, securing its first road victory of the season over the Wofford Terriers, 4-2. The match was initially scheduled to be played on Sept. 1 but a weather delay – and a helping hand from Elon Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley – pushed the game to the following day at 10 a.m.
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Rising Phoenix: Elon Wins Behind A Season-Opener Stunner From Scott Vatne - Elon University Athletics

Senior midfielder Scott Vatne is no stranger to scoring in season openers or scoring game-winning goals. On Thursday night, he outdid himself.

The matchup between the Elon University men's soccer team and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles was a back-and-forth, physical bout for 90 minutes. It was the first meeting between these clubs, but based on how the two played, it felt like a rivalry game with years of build-up.
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Stronger Together: Men’s Soccer Fueled by Leadership and Lessons In 2024 - Elon University Athletics

Simply looking at its record, some might consider the 2023 season a step back for the Elon University men's soccer team after an NCAA Tournament appearance the year prior. A deeper look and a conversation with the group's head coach and captain tells a different story – one of camaraderie, determination and leadership.

The Phoenix won four of its last five matches, outscoring opponents 8-0 in the final three. The team's efforts were rewarded with a third-consecutive trip to the conference tournament, advancing to the semifinals, in which Elon lost a heartbreaker to Monmouth in penalty kicks.
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Rising Phoenix: Elon’s New-Look Defense Dominates In Season Opener - Elon University Athletics

Freshman goalkeeper Katie Bisgrove arrived on campus two weeks ago to join her teammates for preseason training. In her first career appearance for the Elon University women's soccer team, she earned the start and the shutout.

After a disappointing record last season, the Phoenix were eager to take Rudd Field again. Junior midfielder Rachel Buckle felt the team was ready to prove doubters wrong after a full offseason of work.
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Rising Phoenix: Mikaela Buoscio Represents Elon In The IWLCA All-Star Game - Elon University Athletics

When the Elon University lacrosse team's season concluded in Long Island in the CAA Tournament, Elon graduate Mikaela Buoscio thought it would be the final time she stepped on a field as a player. A few weeks later, she received an opportunity to suit up one last time – with a different team.

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) hosts an All-Star Weekend every year with games showcasing the best in women's lacrosse across all three divisions. Following the conclusion of her season, Buoscio was named to Team South for the DI IWLCA 2024 Senior All-Star Game.
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Rising Phoenix: Elon Lacrosse Heads Back to the CAA Tournament After Thrilling Overtime Road Win - Elon University Athletics

The Elon University lacrosse team was voted to finish eighth in the CAA preseason poll out of the conference's nine teams. Against the odds, the Phoenix will return to the postseason after a thrilling 12-11 overtime road win against the Towson Tigers over the weekend.

"The whole year, we were somewhat underestimated," freshman Mia Zebley said.

Over the last two seasons, Elon went 1-12 in conference matchups. With returning stars and a class of 13 freshmen, the Phoenix had something to prove in 2024. After winning three straight conference games, Elon set itself up for a "win-and-in" game against the Tigers. The victor would secure the final spot in the CAA Tournament.
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The Jersey Girls: Elon Lacrosse’s New Jersey Pipeline - Elon University Athletics

The Elon University lacrosse team is composed of 33 players. Eight of those players hail from the state of New Jersey. That accounts for almost one quarter of the team's roster.

Of those eight players, Mikaela Buoscio is a senior, Brooke Scheuermann and Kiley Selquist are juniors, Caitlin Walsh and Jessie Penner are sophomores and Maddie Engelkraut, Jamie Fardin and Gwen Eilender are freshmen. While not intentional, the program has built a pipeline from the Garden State.
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Jons, Beermann Return To The Elon Record Books - Elon University Athletics

Smashing records is nothing new for senior Piper Jons and junior Jette Beermann. On April 19 at the Wake Forest Invitational, the duo continued to add to their impressive resumes in the maroon and gold.

Jons broke the program record for the 200 with a time of 23.86 seconds. In 2023, Jons previously held the record for a week before her former teammate Reese Webster took the crown. Now, Jons has got it back.
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Rising Phoenix: Lacrosse Rallies Behind Seniors, Wins Crucial Matchup For Rudd Field Finale - Elon University Athletics

With a postseason appearance hanging in the balance, the Elon lacrosse team rallied around its seniors in a suspenseful final home outing Saturday, winning 16-15 over Delaware.

"It was really emotional but in the best way possible," senior Kaitlyn Michaud said. "So many feelings of happiness, sadness, but overall, being with the girls that are best friends for four years."
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Rising Phoenix: Zebley, Free Position Goals Lead Elon Lacrosse to Second Straight CAA Win - Elon University Athletics

Freshman Mia Zebley is easily recognizable from the Rudd Field stands by her signature two gloves, a rarity in women's lacrosse. Against William & Mary on Sunday, the freshman was noticeable not just for her style but her career-high four goals against the Tribe.

"When I get the ball, they trust me to take it," Zebley said. "If that's what opened in the day, that's what I can do, and if not, I can pass it off and someone else will get it too."
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Rising Phoenix: Elon Lacrosse Claims Road Victory Behind A Rookie And A Vet - Elon University Athletics

Every good story includes two characters: the rookie and the vet. The duo was present in Elon lacrosse's road victory against Campbell on Saturday. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, Elon never trailed.

In the midst of a three-game skid in conference play, the Phoenix traveled to Buies Creek over the weekend for a pivotal matchup against newly-minted CAA foes, the Fighting Camels. The Phoenix came out on top 16-12 with a combination of offensive and defensive highlights.
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Aggressive Fourth Quarter Attack by Hackett Earns Her CAA Weekly Honors - Elon University Athletics

Entering the final quarter on Saturday, Elon led the Monmouth Hawks 11-10. The Phoenix needed a spark after allowing six goals in the third quarter. The spark manifested as a lightning bolt – its name was Anna Hackett.

Following an impressive freshman campaign during which she totaled 34 points in the midfield, including 32 goals, Hackett was selected to the All-CAA Rookie Team. She was expected to build upon her first year in the maroon and gold, earning the Phoenix's lone preseason nod as an All-CAA Honorable Mention.
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Rising Phoenix: Santa Barbara’s Record Day Of Draw Controls Leads To Conference Win - Elon University Athletics

MJ Santa Barbara is nine games into her Elon career. The freshman has already established herself in the record books, cementing her place in maroon and gold history.

In women's lacrosse, the draw control is vital to every team's success. Every quarter starts with and every goal is followed by a draw control in the center circle. If you can win possession via the draw, it can set up your team for more opportunities on offense.
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Fire & Ice: Red-Hot Elon Defense, Iycez Adams Combine For Win On Elon Day - Elon University Athletics

Following two seasons at East Carolina University, junior forward Iycez Adams brought her talents to the Phoenix. Over the season, she has left her mark, leading the team in various categories on multiple occasions. In Elon's matchup against the Hofstra Pride on Thursday, she had a career-night with 20 points.

"They found me when I was open and I was able to convert," Adams said. "All the work we put in the gym, practice, and my teammates trusted me."
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Rising Phoenix: Hopson Leads Charge For Elon Lacrosse In Home-Opener Victory - Elon University Athletics

For 10 minutes on Wednesday night, junior attacker Cierra Hopson was unstoppable.

The Elon University lacrosse team has played unselfishly on offense early this season, having a different leader in points in each game thus far. Wednesday was Hopson's chance to shine, as she scored a team-high four goals, all of which came in the second quarter in a 10-minute window.

"The past few practices, we've been working on team chemistry and sharing the ball," Hopson said. "We showcased that in the last game and today. Different people stepping up is what's making the offense work."
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Turning Chaos Into A Comeback: Lacrosse Makes History Against VCU - Elon University Athletics

If history tends to repeat itself, the Elon University lacrosse team's effort on the road this past weekend was an outlier. Fueled by performances from two players in their first career starts, the Phoenix fought back to do something the program had never done before – complete a five-goal comeback, the largest deficit erased in program history.

"We all had really good energy, but I think that energy kind of turned into chaos," redshirt freshman Ana Lee Vandiver said.
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