ELON – The Elon women's basketball team returns to CAA action following a week break, traveling south for a pair of contests. The Phoenix (6-9, 1-2 CAA) will visit UNCW on Friday at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, before trekking to Charleston Sunday for a 1 p.m. matchup with the Cougars.
 
GAME INFO – at UNCW

• Date & Time: Friday, Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina | Trask Coliseum
• Watch: FloCollege
• Listen: WSOE 89.3
• Live Stats: Statbroadcast
• Game Notes: Elon

 
GAME INFO – at COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

• Date & Time: Sunday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina | TD Arena
• Watch: WRAL-TV | FloCollege
• Listen: WSOE 89.3
• Live Stats: Statbroadcast

 
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
vs. UNCW

• Series record: Elon leads, 17-9
• The Phoenix have won six of their last eight meetings with the Seahawks, including their most recent 70-56 victory last season on February 14, 2025.
• UNCW (5-10, 1-3 CAA) is coming off three straight conference losses to Hofstra, Monmouth, and Towson.
• The Seahawks are led in scoring by graduate guard Rori Cox, averaging 13.0 points per game. Cox averages a league-best 3.1 steals per game and a team-high 2.7 assists.
• Kyla Silver is also averaging double-figures at 11.7 PPG and is averaging a team-best 6.1 rebounds per game.  
• As a team, UNCW is third in the conference, shooting 41% from the field.

vs. Charleston

• Series record: Elon leads, 25-18
• The Phoenix have fallen in the last three matchups against the Cougars, most recently falling 91-51 on Feb. 28, 2025, at TD Arena.
• Charleston (12-3, 4-0 CAA) is on a five-game win streak and is undefeated so far in conference play.
• Taryn Barbot, back-to-back CAA Preseason Player of the Year, leads the team and is second in the conference, averaging 19.5 PPG.
• Her sister Taylor Barbot is second on the team, averaging 12.3 PPG, and averages a CAA-best 7.5 assists per game.
• Tyja Beans averages 10.6 PPG, while Grace Ezebilo is the only player in the league averaging double-figure boards at 11.7 RPG.
• As a team, Charleston is leading the conference in points per game (78.3), field goal percentage (42.2%), rebounds per game (43.8), and steals per game (10.67).

STARTING FIVE
1. In-State Setback
In a game defined by momentum swings, Elon went back-and-forth in a closely contested matchup, but a late fourth-quarter run lifted Campbell to a 62-52 win over the Phoenix. LaNae' Corbett paced the Phoenix offense with 17 points, marking her fifth consecutive game in double figures. Ashanti Fox also reached double figures for the fifth time this season, finishing with 14 points while setting a career high with four steals and leading the team with four assists. Elon controlled the offensive glass for the 11th time this year, holding a 13-7 advantage in offensive rebounds, and asserted its presence in the paint by outscoring Campbell 32-22.
 
2. Corbett In Control
Sophomore forward LaNae' Corbett has emerged as Elon's most productive scorer in her first season with the Phoenix, tying for sixth in the CAA at 12.7 points per game. A transfer from Hofstra, Corbett is the team's most effective shooter at 51.6%, ranking third in the league, and leading the team in scoring on 10 occasions. She is also disruptive on the defensive end, leading the team and ranking tied for seventh in the league with 1.7 steals per game, and has a team-high eight blocks this season.
 
3. The Shaw Surge
Sophomore forward Ashlee Shaw has begun to find her rhythm after a slow start to the season. After averaging only 11.3 minutes and 3.7 points per game through the first six games, Shaw has now posted three double-figure scoring performances and worked her way into the starting lineup, starting the last seven games for the Phoenix. In conference play, she is tied for the lead in the league, shooting 14-for-14 from the free-throw line. She recorded a career-high 18 points vs. N.C. Wesleyan and added a career-high 12 rebounds in the team's win over Hampton, while also ranking second on the team lead in three-point percentage at 34.4%.
 
4. Ranked and Rising
Elon has been one of the most statistically impactful teams in the conference, driven by its depth and defensive pressure. The Phoenix average 28.1 points per game off the bench, ranking first in the CAA and 23rd nationally, with Ashanti Fox leading the reserves at 7.8 points per game. Elon's defensive intensity has translated into takeaways, as the Phoenix force 20.93 turnovers per game, which ranks first in the CAA and 42nd nationally. Elon has been equally effective in steals, ranking second in the CAA and 108th nationally with 9.6 steals per game.
 
5. Pass = Two-Way Impact  
Maraja Pass has been a steady two-way presence for the Phoenix this season, leading the team in assists and is second in steals. Pass is tenth in the conference in assists per game (2.9), including a season-high five assists on six occasions. Her 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks tied for third in the league. She is averaging 1.2 steals per game and is shooting 35.4% from the field.
 
UP NEXT
The Phoenix will host Triad rival North Carolina A&T next Friday. Tipoff in Schar Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET.
 
SUPPORT THE PHOENIX
Fans can support Elon Athletics through the Phoenix Club. To purchase 2025-26 tickets, visit TicketMaster.com/ElonTickets.
 
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