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Recap - Elon Defeats UNC Greensboro 73-69

Elon got a 28-point performance from Sam Sherry, who added 14 rebounds as Elon ran past UNC Greensboro 73-69 on Saturday at Schar Center.

Elon won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.

TJ Simpkins had 14 points for Elon and Nick Dorn chipped in with 13 points. TJ Simpkins had 4 assists for them, while Sam Sherry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

UNC Greensboro got 24 points from Kenyon Giles in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ronald Polite III. Miles Jones contributed 4 assists for them, while Miles Jones had 5 rebounds.

Elon trailed at halftime, 44-31.

Elon won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-22.

Elon looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Marshall. UNC Greensboro will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia Lynchburg.