ELON, N.C. – As Elon University students finish the fall semester this week, Phoenix fans can unwind over the weekend by watching both the Elon University men's and women's basketball teams compete. 

Each Monday, Rising Phoenix will preview the week ahead in Elon athletics. Here is a look at each Elon team competing this week.

Men's Basketball
In the Phoenix's 79-56 victory over Wofford last Saturday night, senior forward Sam Sherry led the effort with a season-high 22 points. He also scored a career-high three three-pointers while adding a block and a steal. Graduate student center Matthew Van Komen earned a season-high six blocks with a team-leading 12 rebounds. Elon will be back in Schar Center this Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. against Virginia University of Lynchburg as the team looks keep its perfect home record this season.

Women's Basketball
The Elon University women's basketball team has an exciting road trip to California that will kick off with a game on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. against the University of Southern California. Last week against Furman, junior forward Hannah Dereje posted a career-high 12 points and was a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Senior forward Iycez Adams led the Phoenix with a season-high 10 points against her former team, East Carolina. 
 

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