ELON, N.C. – After a season-opening win last week, the Elon women’s basketball team (1-0) will play its first road contest of the year at UNC Wilmington (0-1) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
Site: Wilmington, N.C. (Trask Coliseum)
Series: Tied 3-3
Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2012, in Elon, N.C. – Elon won, 67-61
Radio: WSOE – 89.3 FM – Matt Krause will have the call
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Last Time Out
Elon picked up a 73-68 win over Winston-Salem State on Friday in Alumni Gym to open the season. The Phoenix shot 44 percent from the field and connected on 26-of-33 shots from the charity stripe for a 79 percent mark. Kelsey Harris tied her career high with 18 points, while Sam Coffer posted a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Rookie Lauren Brown also scored in double figures, contributing 10 points after a 4-for-8 performance from the field.
Scouting the Seahawks
UNCW opened the season on the road at Notre Dame in Purcell Pavilion, falling by a final of 99-50. Kelva Atkins led the team with 16 points, while Brie Mobley also scored in double figures with 12 points. Second-year Seahawk head coach Adell Harris returns only one starter and three letterwinners from last year’s team. All of UNCW’s active players are either freshmen or sophomores.
The Series
Wednesday will mark the seventh overall meeting between Elon and UNCW with each team owning three victories. Last year, the Phoenix claimed a 67-61 win in Alumni Gym after Shon Redmond tied an Elon record with 10 steals in the game. Sam Coffer hauled down a team-high 10 boards and seven points in the win.
Coach’s Connection
Phoenix assistant coach Emily Roberts will be on familiar ground Wednesday at UNCW. Roberts played for the Seahawks from 2002-2005, appearing in 27 games in her final season, while scoring 94 points, tallying 48 assists and 16 steals.
Season Openers
Elon’s win over Winston-Salem State in its season opener improved the Phoenix to 27-17 all-time in season openers. The maroon and gold is 19-4 when opening the season at home and has won the last five of those games.
Rookie Debut
Lauren Brown was impressive in her collegiate debut on Friday against the Rams of Winston-Salem State. Recording a start in her first game as a Phoenix, the Alpharetta, Ga., native scored 10 points after going 4-for-8 from the field.
(Soon to Be) Familiar Opponents
The Phoenix and the Seahawks will be seeing a lot more of each other beginning next season when Elon joins the Colonial Athletic Association.
Looking Ahead
Elon will continue play on the road when it travels to Richmond, Va., on Sunday, Nov. 17, to play VCU. The Rams and the Phoenix faced off in Alumni Gym last year with the maroon and gold claiming a 74-58 win. Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m.