
Alex Kron’s Defensive Masterclass Fuels UNCW’s Perfect Start
Alex Kron’s eight‑save performance against Furman earned him Defensive Player of the Week honors and kept UNCW unbeaten in the first three games, a feat not seen since 2018.
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Alex Kron’s eight‑save performance against Furman earned him Defensive Player of the Week honors and kept UNCW unbeaten in the first three games, a feat not seen since 2018.

A late penalty gave High Point a brief lead, but fatigue and a packed schedule proved decisive in a narrow loss to Elon.

On August 27, the Phoenix will host Glenville State at Rhodes Stadium, marking the program’s first-ever meeting with the Division II opponent and the first midweek home game since 1995.

Hannah Carlson’s early impact on the Elon women’s soccer team has been recognized with a second consecutive CAA Rookie of the Week award, highlighting a debut performance that featured an assist and a goal.

Furman enters the 2026 Southern Conference men’s soccer preseason poll as the clear favorite, buoyed by a 16‑2‑5 record, an unbeaten conference run, and a College Cup berth. With all 11 starters returning and six preseason All‑Conference selections, the Paladins are poised to challenge national rankings as the season begins on August 20.

Freshman midfielder Nicole Kleyner scores her first collegiate goal, earns CAA Rookie of the Week, and sets the stage for Elon’s upcoming road matches.

The Spartans’ 2026‑27 season features 32 games, highlighted by matchups against NCAA tournament teams NC State and Furman, and a strategic blend of home and away contests designed to sharpen the squad under Coach Jerod Haase.

Elon University’s women’s soccer team opens its 2026 campaign against VCU, aiming to extend a strong defensive record and a 14‑match unbeaten streak.

Junior midfielder Martin Kozak was named to the 2025 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list after a breakout season that saw him lead Elon’s men’s soccer team with 18 points.

Ahead of the 2026 campaign, Hampton University’s football program seeks to rebound from its worst record in decades, guided by veteran coach Van Malone and a roster bolstered by transfers and recruits.

Calum Erlenborn, a philosophy graduate and former assistant at Gardner‑Webb and William Paterson, officially joined Elon's men's soccer coaching staff in July 2026, bringing a track record of clean sheets and goalkeeper development.

The Tribe will host a blend of familiar rivals and new challengers throughout the 2026‑27 Coastal Athletic Association campaign, culminating in a March championship in Washington, D.C.
Senior Max Bohane shines as a baseball standout, artist, and golfer, using his platform to fund cancer research, uplift strangers during the pandemic, and earn accolades across sports and culture.

After five years at Elon University, where he excelled on the soccer field and earned a double major in finance, Jackson Leavitt is transitioning to a portfolio valuation analyst role at Kroll in Dallas.

The Colonial Athletic Association has released its conference slate for the upcoming season, detailing matchups for Campbell University's Camels, including a balanced home‑and‑away slate and broadcast details on FloCollege and CBS Sports Network.