ELON – The Elon women's basketball team (13-13, 8-6 CAA) hit the road to take on Hofstra and Stony Brook later this week. Tipoff against the Pride is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, while the matchup with the Seawolves is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday.
 
GAME INFO – at HOFSTRA

• Date & Time: Friday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. ET
• Location: Hempstead, New York | David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
• Watch: FloCollege 
• Listen: WSOE 89.3
• Live Stats: Statbroadcast
• Game Notes: Elon

GAME INFO – at STONY BROOK

• Date & Time: Sunday, March 1 | 1 p.m. ET
• Location: Stony Brook, New York | Stony Brook Arena
• Watch: FloCollege 
• Listen: WSOE 89.3
• Live Stats: Statbroadcast

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
vs. Hofstra

• Series record: Elon leads, 17-4
• The Phoenix have won three straight games against the Pride, most recently winning 70-51 on Jan. 19, 2025.
• Hofstra (6-19, 4-10 CAA) went 1-0 last weekend, sealing a dominant 75-43 win over UNCW.
• The Pride was picked to finish ninth in the 2025-26 CAA Preseason Poll, with Chloe Sterling earning All-CAA Preseason Second Team honors and Emma Von Essen earning a spot on the Honorable Mention Team.
• Hofstra is led in scoring by Sterling, who is averaging 9.7 points per game and ranks second in the CAA, shooting 86.4% from the free-throw line.
• Sandra Magolico leads the team and ranks second in the CAA with 8.2 rebounds per game.
• Elon's offense ranks second in the CAA at 65.8 points per game, a 12-point advantage over Hofstra, which is 13th in the conference at 53.7 points per game.

vs. Stony Brook

• Series record: Stony Brook leads, 3-1
• The Phoenix won their last meeting 60-48 on Jan. 17, 2025, after losing three straight once the Seawolves joined the CAA.
• Stony Brook (15-12, 10-4 CAA) went 1-1 last weekend, defeating UNCW 60-55, before falling to Towson, 73-68.
• The Seawolves were picked to finish 12th in the 2025-26 CAA Preseason Poll.
• Janay Brantley leads Stony Brook, averaging 12.9 PPG. Diaka Berete also averages double-figures at 11.1 and leads the CAA shooting 36.7% from the three-point line.
• Caitlin Frost leads the team and ranks fourth in the CAA with 7.2 rebounds per game, while Sandra Frau-Garcia ranks second in the league in assists per game (4.7) and steals per game (2.4).
• As a team, the Seawolves are third in the conference in three-point percentage (31.1%), steals per game (8.85), and rebounding margin (4.1).

STARTING FIVE
1. Home Series Sweep
Elon continued its late-season surge with a pair of solid performances over the weekend, winning four straight CAA contests at home. The Phoenix soared past Campbell with a 68-54 win on Friday behind balanced scoring and defensive intensity, as Ashanti Fox led the way with 12 points while Quinzia Fulmore added 10 points and eight rebounds to flirt with a double-double. Elon earned a 70-57 victory over Northeastern, highlighted by Fulmore's perfect 6-for-6 shooting outing and support from Kamryn Doty and Fox, who also finished in double figures.
 
2. Flame On Fox
Ashanti put together another strong weekend to earn her third CAA Rookie of the Week honor on Feb. 23, after averaging 11.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals, making an impact on both ends of the floor. She opened the stretch with 12 points against Campbell, shooting 3-of-5 from the field and a perfect 2-of-2 from three-point range while going 4-of-4 at the line. She added five rebounds and four assists in the win. She followed with 11 points against Northeastern, knocking down six free throws and adding three rebounds.

3. Full Force Fulmore  
Fulmore has elevated her play over the last two games, reaching double figures in back-to-back contests. She tallied 10 points against Campbell, shooting 3-of-4 from the field and 4-of-6 at the line, while pulling down eight rebounds to flirt with a double-double. She carried that momentum into the Northeastern matchup, delivering 12 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting performance. Across the two games, Fulmore shot an impressive 9-of-10 from the field, showcasing her efficiency and impact around the rim.

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 28.8 points per game off the bench, ranking first in the CAA and ninth nationally, with Ashanti Fox leading the reserves at 8.7 points per game. Elon's defensive intensity has translated into takeaways, as the Phoenix force 19.96 turnovers per game, which ranks first in the CAA and 46th nationally. Elon has been equally effective in steals, ranking second in the CAA and 71st nationally with 9.8 steals per game. The Phoenix is a team that excels on the offensive glass, ranking second in the league and 25th in the NCAA, averaging 15.0 offensive rebounds 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. Her 2.18 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks second in the CAA and 28th in the nation. Pass is tied for fifth in the conference in assists per game (3.3), including a season-high seven assists and zero turnovers vs. Towson. She shares the team lead, averaging 1.3 steals per game, and has started 57 consecutive games for the Phoenix.
  
UP NEXT
The Phoenix concludes their three-game road stretch at William & Mary on Friday before hosting UNCW in the regular-season finale on Sunday. Tipoff against the Tribe is set for 7 p.m. inside Kaplan Arena, and the Senior Day matchup against the Seahawks is scheduled for 1 p.m. inside Schar Center.

SUPPORT THE PHOENIX
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