Elon Phoenix Basketball
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Elon Phoenix is the name that denotes the 16 intercollegiate co-ed athletics played at Elon University
. These men’s and women’s sports are all in the NCAA Division I. They are a part of the Southern Conference as well. Aside from the intercollegiate sports, Elon also offers 18 intramural sports and 21 club sports.
Many people wonder where and how Elon came to be known as the Phoenix. Elon used to be known as the Fightin’ Christians as a response to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Duke Blue Devils. However, their mascot was changed to the Phoenix when the university's sports program joined Division 1. The nickname refers to the school's “rising from the ashes” after a very damaging fire in 1923.
. The Southern Conference has been leading the way, as it was the first conference to install the three-point goal in basketball and establish a basketball tournament. It is commonly known as the SoCon and consists of 19 varsity sports (10 for men and 9 for women) and 12 members in 5 states. It is the nation’s 5th oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association.
The Elon Phoenix is amongst the 12 members of the SoCon. It joined the association in 2003 and actually won the Men's Basketball championship in 2005-2006.
On February 9, 2009, Elon retired its first basketball Jerseys, honoring All-Americans Jesse Branson (’65) and Tommy Cole (’72).
Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Formerly known as Elon College, it became Elon University on June 1, 2001. The campus is a botanical garden and features oak trees, brick sidewalks, fountains, and lakes...
. These men’s and women’s sports are all in the NCAA Division I. They are a part of the Southern Conference as well. Aside from the intercollegiate sports, Elon also offers 18 intramural sports and 21 club sports.
Many people wonder where and how Elon came to be known as the Phoenix. Elon used to be known as the Fightin’ Christians as a response to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Duke Blue Devils. However, their mascot was changed to the Phoenix when the university's sports program joined Division 1. The nickname refers to the school's “rising from the ashes” after a very damaging fire in 1923.
Southern Conference
The Elon Phoenix is a part of the Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
. The Southern Conference has been leading the way, as it was the first conference to install the three-point goal in basketball and establish a basketball tournament. It is commonly known as the SoCon and consists of 19 varsity sports (10 for men and 9 for women) and 12 members in 5 states. It is the nation’s 5th oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association.
The Elon Phoenix is amongst the 12 members of the SoCon. It joined the association in 2003 and actually won the Men's Basketball championship in 2005-2006.
Head Coaches
| Coach | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Robert "Bob" Doak | 1911–1915 |
| C.C. “Jack” Johnson | 1915–1920 |
| Frank B. Corboy | 1920–1926 |
| William M. Jay | 1926–1927 |
| D.C. “Peahead” Walker | 1927–1937 |
| Horace “Horse” Hendrickson | 1937–1942 |
| Lacy B. Adcox | 1944–1946 |
| L.J. “Hap” Perry | 1946–1947 |
| Garland Causey | 1947–1948 |
| Harold Pope | 1948–1949 |
| Graham “Doc” Mathis | 1949–1959 |
| William “Bill” Miller | 1959–1979 |
| William “Bill” Morningstar | 1979–1986 |
| Robert “Bob” Burton | 1986–1993 |
| Mark Simmons | 1993–2003 |
| Ernie Nestor | 2003–2009 |
| Matt Matheny | 2009–Present |
Conference Affiliations
- North State Conference
- Carolinas Conference
- South Atlantic Conference
- Big South Conference
- Southern Conference
Season
- Most Victories
- 25 (1951-52, 1952-53, 1955-56)
- Longest Winning Streak
- 14 (1939-1940)
- Highest Scoring Avg.
- 84.3 (1955-56)
- Field Goal Pct.
- 50.0 (1968-69, 1977-78)
- Rebounds
- 1,528 (1955-56)
- Rebounding Avg.
- 47.8 (1955-56)
Game
- Points Allowed
- 4 vs. Atlantic Christian (1925)
- Field Goals Made
- 44 vs. Guilford (1956) and vs. DuPont (1957)
- Field Goal Att.
- 85 vs. Guilford (1949)
- Field Goal Pct.
- 68.9 vs. Guilford (1961)
- Free Throws
- 52 vs. North Carolina A&T (1969)
- Free Throws Att.
- 55 vs. North Carolina A&T (1969)
Championships
- Conference
- 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1952, 1971, 1974, 2006 (North)
- Conference Tournament
- 1947, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1997
- State
- 1914, 1915, 1921
- District
- 1956, 1957
On February 9, 2009, Elon retired its first basketball Jerseys, honoring All-Americans Jesse Branson (’65) and Tommy Cole (’72).
Head Coaches
| Coach | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Kay Yow | 1975–1985 |
| Mary Jackson | 1915–1920 |
| Jackie Myers | 1985–1994 |
| Brenda Paul | 1994–2008 |
| Karen Barefoot | 2008-2011 |
| Charlotte Smith (basketball) | 2011-Present |
Conference Affiliations
- North State Conference
- Carolinas Conference
- South Atlantic Conference
- Big South Conference
- Southern Conference
Honorable Mention All-Americans
- Kodak All-American
- 1996-97 Lakia Hayes
- Kodak All-American
- 1997-98 Lakia Hayes
External links
- http://www.elon.edu/e-web/visit/about_elon.xhtml
- http://www.elon.edu/e-web/athletics/mbbmedia.xhtml
- http://org.elon.edu/athletics/mediaguides/mbb0809/records.pdf
- http://www.elon.edu/e-web/athletics/wbbmedia.xhtml
- http://org.elon.edu/athletics/MediaGuides/wbb0809/records.pdf