ELON, N.C. – Elon University men's basketball fought back from an 11-point second half deficit to defeat High Point, 76-75, on Saturday, Nov. 28.
 
"Competitive game much like last year when we played at their place," head coach Mike Schrage opened. "I think they were fortunate enough to win last year and we were fortunate enough to win today. Just proud of the guys. We're still learning how to win again. Last year's group learned how to win at the end of the year, so this year's group is still in that process. We're going to go through some growing pains but to end with a W instead of an L is a big thing."

THE RUNDOWN
- After a back and forth first half saw the Phoenix down by 11 with 5:30 left before the break, Simon Wright scored his first points of the game to spark a quick 5-0 Elon burst that brought them within six.
- Trailing by nine with just over two minutes remaining in the opening half, four quick points from Jerald Gillens-Butler and Hunter Woods cut the deficit to six. Darius Burford added three points of his own during the 7-1 spurt.
- With less than 12 minutes to play in the contest and Elon down by 11, Kris Wooten's momentum changing three gave the Phoenix life. Culminating in a Hunter McIntosh long-ball, the 12-2 Elon run cut High Point's lead to one with just over eight minutes left.
- Down 73-70 with less than a minute remaining, Hunter McIntosh drilled a deep three to tie the game. After a quick basket from High Point put the Panthers back on top, McIntosh stepped to the line and knocked down the game clinching free throws with three seconds on the clock. Elon secured the 76-75 win with a stop on defense the next possession.  
 
NOTES
- Hunter McIntosh led the way for the Phoenix, posting 21 points and two assists, while knocking down five threes for the second consecutive game.  
- Jerald Gillens-Butler chipped in 16 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes of action.
- Federico Poser followed up a strong season opener with 12 points and five rebounds for Elon.
-The Phoenix held a 14-4 advantage in fast break points and a 17-5 advantage in second chance points.
-The win moves the Phoenix to 2-0 on the year.
 
UP NEXT
Elon will be back at home on Thursday, Dec. 3, to take on Mercer. That matchup is slated for 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on FloSports.