The Elon women's soccer program closes out August with a compact but consequential doubleheader. On Sunday, the Phoenix will welcome High Point to the university stadium, with the match slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff, while the men's team opens its own doubleheader at 2 p.m. Earlier in the week, the squad travels to North Carolina to meet Davidson, a rival that has eluded Elon's scoring for three consecutive meetings.
A Historical Edge Over Davidson
Elon holds a commanding edge in the series against Davidson, having shut out the Wildcats in each of their last three encounters. The Phoenix are currently unbeaten in five straight meetings with High Point and have not conceded a goal in any of their last four matchups against the same opponent. Those defensive performances have been anchored by a back line that earned CAA Defender of the Year honors last season.
Key Players Shaping the Roster
Goalkeeper Katie Bisgrove, a junior who set a single‑season Division I record with nine shutouts and a six‑match streak, returns between the posts. Defender Grace Gelhaus, the first Elon player to capture CAA Defender of the Year, anchors a unit that has limited opponents to a single goal across four games. Midfield dynamo Isa Murdock led the team with a career‑high 20 points and earned All‑CAA Second Team recognition, while forward Ava Hellner contributed multiple goals, making her the only Phoenix with more than one score this season. Goalkeeper Naomi Person has started all three matches this year, marking her first college starts, and Megan Dwyer has logged every minute of Elon's 270 minutes of play so far.
Streaming and Timing Details
Fans can watch the High Point matchup for free on Prime Video through FloSports, eliminating the need for a separate FloCollege subscription. The broadcast will be available as part of the platform's college soccer coverage, providing a seamless viewing experience for those following the Phoenix's push toward another CAA title. The men's doubleheader will precede the women's game on Sunday, with the men's match kicking off at 2 p.m. and the women's at 7 p.m., offering a full afternoon of soccer action.
Beyond the immediate matchups, the team enters the season riding a wave of optimism. The Phoenix were selected to finish first in the CAA South Division in the preseason poll, earning eight of twelve first‑place votes. With a roster that blends experienced shutout specialists and emerging offensive threats, Elon aims to translate its early‑season momentum into a deeper run in the conference tournament and, ultimately, another championship berth.