PHOENIX SPORTS
ERA BEGINS
“Elon’s move to the CAA is not only a step up athletically, but academically, it also puts the university in the same league as some of the premier schools of its size and caliber on the East Coast. Since I am in the Washington, D.C., region, I look forward to seeing the Phoenix in action in the years ahead.” —Scott Warner ’97
“Being able to play my final year in a conference I am very familiar with means a lot for not only myself, but also for my family and friends. The fact that my family in Virginia now has the ability to come to more games and watch me play will be a highlight of my final season at Elon.” —Austin Hamilton ’15, men’s basketball
“Joining the CAA brings great excitement and competitiveness in my family. With siblings as graduates of W&M, the friendly rivalry will grow even more. And with athletic events more accessible to the Charleston, S.C., area, there are several opportunities to spend family time at sporting events and feel a part of the Elon family that has become such a big part of my life.” —Jon Nelson ’03
“I am excited that Elon is joining the CAA. Selfishly, it means I will be able to attend games closer to home. I am very excited to attend numerous football, basketball and tennis games and matches in Virginia. The CAA has a great tradition and now we can become a part of it!” —Art Dornik ’92
ELON UNIVERSITY
“Being a Boston native, while my parents have been suc cessful in attending as many of my games as possible, moving into a league closer to home my last year as a collegiate athlete makes me very happy. The CAA is also full of athletes and friends I have grown up playing with and against, and being able to play against them in the collegiate setting will be a challenging yet memorable way to end my college soccer career.” —Marissa Russo ’15, women’s soccer
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