ELON, NC – Elon University Athletics and head men's basketball coach Mike Schrage announced the team's full 31-game schedule for the 2021-22 season on Friday, Sept. 17. The Phoenix enters this year looking to build on a season in which it made the CAA Tournament Championship game for the first time in program history.
 
"Wow, we feel like we've put together a tough non-conference schedule to prepare for our tough conference," Schrage began. "We will never shy away from playing High Majors - they are the kind of games our guys want and deserve to play in, and our staff always wants to be a part. Our schedule also includes some of the best Mid-Major programs in our area and in the Southeast. We are excited for the challenging schedule we have and understand the preparation it will take to be ready and be competitive. We can't wait to have our students and fans back in Schar (Center) this season as well!"
 
With the announcement of the team's 2021-22 schedule, season tickets for the upcoming year are on sale now. Courtside season tickets are on sale for $210, Combo tickets are available for $190 and Club-level seats can be purchased for $335. General season tickets are also on sale for $170 (men's). Fans can purchase season tickets by visiting ElonTickets.com. Premium parking spaces are also available on a season-long basis through the Elon Ticket Office. For men's basketball games, this includes Hunt A and Hunt B reserved parking lots with allocation being based on Phoenix Club priority points. For more information about how to obtain a season-long parking pass for the 2021-22 basketball season, contact the Elon Ticket Office at (336) 278-6750.

Elon opens its season on Nov. 9 with a big road matchup against Florida in Gainesville. Following that contest, the Phoenix is slated to take on Randolph College in its home opener on Nov. 12, before quickly welcoming Bluefield University to Schar Center for a Nov. 14 matchup with the Rams.
 
After back-to-back home games, the maroon and gold will hit the road for the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, set to be held at the T.D. Arena in Charleston, S.C. from Nov. 18-21. Elon opens the tournament with a Thursday night bout against West Virginia on Nov. 18, at 9 p.m. The winner of that contest will move on to face the winner of the Marquette and Ole Miss game the following day, Nov. 19. The Phoenix's final matchup in the Charleston Classic has yet to be determined.
 
Other key road contests for Elon include a Nov. 20 matchup with UNCG, a Dec. 11 tilt against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and a trip to Fayetteville on Dec. 21 to round out non-conference play against Arkansas. The remainder of the non-conference home slate is highlighted by a matchup with in-state rival High Point at Schar Center on Dec. 4, as well as contests against Jacksonville State (Nov. 27), Winthrop (Dec. 15) and Shaw (Dec. 18) respectively.

Elon begins its conference schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 29, when it hosts Northeastern. Two days later, the Phoenix will welcome Hofstra to Schar Center for a New Year's Eve matchup with the Pride. The following week, Elon is set to take on its travel partner, William & Mary (Jan. 5), to round out a three-game homestand to begin CAA play.
 
The Phoenix hits the road for the first time in conference play on Sunday, Jan. 9, when it travels to Charleston, S.C. to take on the Cougars. Elon then remains on the road for a matchup with UNCW on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
 
Other key contests for the Phoenix includes a matchup with defending CAA regular-season champion James Madison on Jan. 17 and a rematch of last season's CAA Championship game against Drexel on Jan. 20.
 
Following the regular season, the CAA Tournament will be held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. from March 5-8.
 
A look at the Phoenix's 2021-22 schedule is included below.
 
2021-22 Men's Basketball Schedule
 

Date	Opponent	Location
Nov. 6	at Florida	Gainesville, Fla.
Nov. 12	Randolph College	Elon, N.C.
Nov. 14	Bluefield University	Elon, N.C.
Nov. 18	West Virginia*	Charleston, S.C.
Nov. 19	Marquette / Ole Miss.*	Charleston, S.C.
Nov. 21	TBA*	Charleston, S.C.
Nov. 27	Jacksonville State	Elon, N.C.
Nov. 30	at UNCG	Greensboro, N.C.
Dec. 4	High Point	Elon, N.C.
Dec. 11	at North Carolina	Chapel Hill, N.C.
Dec. 15	Winthrop	Elon, N.C.
Dec. 18	Shaw University	Elon, N.C.
Dec. 21	at Arkansas	Fayetteville, Ark.
Dec. 29	Northeastern	Elon, N.C.
Dec. 31	Hofstra	Elon, N.C.
Jan. 5	William & Mary	Elon, N.C.
Jan. 9	at Charleston	Charletston, S.C.
Jan. 11	at UNCW	Wilmington, N.C.
Jan. 15	Towson	Elon, N.C.
Jan. 17	James Madison	Elon, N.C.
Jan. 20	at Drexel	Philadelphia, Pa.
Jan. 22	at Delaware	Newark, Del.
Jan. 29	at William & Mary	Williamsburg, Va.
Feb. 3	UNCW	Elon, N.C.
Feb. 5	Charleston	Elon, N.C.
Feb. 10	at James Madison	Harrisonburg, Va.
Feb. 12	at Towson	Towson, Md.
Feb. 17	Delaware	Elon, N.C.
Feb. 19	Drexel	Elon, N.C.
Feb. 24	at Hofstra	Hempstead, N.Y.
Feb. 26	at Northeastern	Boston, Mass.
Mar. 5-8	CAA Tournament	Washington, D.C.

 
* Bold denotes home games; Italics denotes conference games; "*" represents Charleston Classic. *