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iEDtiBltS MSI 36. m? FAIL SPOinS PREVIEW TOP SPORTS GAMES In their fourth year in the Colonial Athletic Association, Elon University looks to competefoi FOOTBALL E lon University is facing a stacked schedule this fall. Five of the Phoenix’s oppo nents this year are ranked in the top 25 in the FCS coaches poll. Even the team’s lone FBS oppo nent was tabbed as the best in their conference, as Toledo topped the Mid-American Conference media poll. No matter CTAPircn olAUntu Elon is staring SEASON down the barrel of Five of the a tough schedule. Phoenix’s The most winnable opponents game of the season this year are will likely come ranked in the in Week 9 when top 25 in the the Phoenix takes FCS coaches on Rhode Island poll. University on the road. The Rams tied Elon at the bottom of the Colonial Athletic Associa tion (CAA) standings last year with a 2-9 record and are predicted to finish last this season. The Phoenix will play its best opponent Nov. 18, when it travels to James Madison University to take on last year’s FCS national champions. In their past three matchups against the Dukes, Elon was outscored 173-41, so there isn’t much reason to expect a Phoe nix victory. But JMU is a fun-to- watch team stacked with talent. Above: Senior defensive back Chris Blair snags an interception against Villonova Oct.1,2016. VOLLEYBALL Ion University’s best volley ball matches this year will likely come in tournament play. Between Sept. 8-9, Alumni Gym will host the Phoenix Classic. Elon, North Carolina Centn University, Charleston South ern University and Norfolk State University will play a round robin in Elon across two days, providing the Phoenix with a solid warm- Between up slate before, Sept. 8-9, conference play as Alumni Gym well as a number; will host of wiRnab.le garnet the Phoenix . , In cohferenee playi Classic. Elon will tajce bn Hofstra Uriivefsi-■ ty twice, once at home on Nov. 3, and once on Oct 6 in Hempstead, New York The Pridt was picked to finish second in the CAA and have a roster featuring W all-conference selections. Left: Elon University junior and women’s volleyball outside hitter Kam Terry attacks the ball against Radford Sept.14,2016.
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