ELON, N.C. – Elon University women's basketball matches up against William & Mary on Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in Schar Center.
COVERAGE
Fans can listen to the game free on
WSOE 89.3 FM. The game will be streamed on
FloSports, while live stats are provided
here.
THE MATCHUP
-This will be the 17
th matchup between the two teams. Elon leads the overall series 10-6.
ABOUT ELON
-The Phoenix fell to Delaware, 65-56, at Schar Center on Sunday, Jan. 26.
-Ariel Colón finished the contest with the team high in points (16), while
Saadia Munford led the Phoenix in assists (4) and steals (3). Munford also recorded 11 points for her second double-digit scoring performance in three games. On defense, three Elon players tallied a pair of blocks:
Kayla Liles, Colón, and
Micaela Ryan.
-The CAA announced in its preseason poll that the Phoenix was picked eighth, earning 28 points. James Madison was named the favorite, totaling 81 points and nine first-place votes.
-Elon is led by ninth year head coach
Charlotte Smith, who led the Phoenix to two consecutive CAA Championship titles in 2017 and 2018.
LOOKING AHEAD
-Including Friday's game, Elon has 10 games remaining in its regular-season schedule.
-The CAA announced on June 25, 2018 that the 2020 CAA Women's Basketball Championship will be held at Elon University's Schar Center. Competition takes place from March 11-14. Those interested in purchasing tickets can do so
here.
SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY
-The Pride enters the contest with a 13-6 (4-4 CAA) record on the season.
-William & Mary came up short against Drexel in its most recent matchup on Sunday, Jan. 26, 61-54. Victoria Reynolds recorded her third double-double of the season as she recorded a team-high 13 points and 11 boards. Eva Hodgson followed with 12 points.
-The Pride was predicted to finish seventh in the CAA Preseason Coaches' Poll. Reynolds was named a Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention selection.
UP NEXT
Elon travels to Wilmington, N.C. for a contest against UNCW on Friday, Feb. 7. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
-- ELON --
