Elon University

Elon University Phoenix represent resilience, ambitious growth, and community spirit in Elon, North Carolina. Adopted in 2000, the Phoenix mascot symbolizes the university's rebirth from a devastating 1923 fire and its relentless drive to rise to new heights. The football program has achieved significant success at the FCS level with multiple playoff berths, while basketball and baseball are consistent contenders in the Colonial Athletic Association. Rhodes Stadium stands as the heart of football tradition, while the modern Schar Center provides one of college basketball’s most energetic home-court advantages. Elon student-athletes excel both academically and athletically, embodying a commitment to comprehensive development. The Elon Phoenix athletic program stands as a symbol of unrelenting progress, determination, and the will to rise above any challenge.