Elon 79, at Hampton 53

HAMPTON, Va. (Interstat) — The Elon Phoenix established dominance early and never relented, cruising to a 79-53 victory over the Hampton Pirates in a Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The most important part of the game was its inception. Elon seized control from the opening tip, using stifling defense and efficient offense to build an insurmountable lead in the first quarter. The Phoenix held Hampton to just nine points in each of the first two quarters, forcing 10 first-half turnovers and converting them into 15 points. By the time the halftime buzzer sounded,… Read more...