The Elon Phoenix (4-11) faced off against No. 56 Old Dominion (15-4), ultimately losing 4-2 at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. After securing the doubles point and winning two of the first three singles matches, Old Dominion established a 3-1 lead. Elon rallied with victories at the No. 1 and No. 2 singles spots but fell short as the final matches ended in decisive third sets. This match marked Elon's fifth encounter with an ITA ranked team this season.

By the Numbers
  • Elon secured wins at singles positions No. 1 and No. 2.
  • Old Dominion won four out of six matches, clinching the match at the No. 4 singles position.
Yes, But

Elon showed resilience winning critical matches but struggled with consistency against higher-ranked competition, continuing a trend of challenges faced this season.

State of Play
  • Elon has now lost five matches to ITA ranked opponents this season.
  • The Phoenix has won their last four matches at the No. 1-2 singles spots.
What's Next

Elon will host Campbell for their Senior Day match, which is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, potentially influencing the momentum heading into future competitions.

Bottom Line

Elon's performance against a ranked team highlights both their competitive spirit and the need for improvement as they aim to close out the season on a strong note, especially in upcoming matches.