ELON, NORTH CAROLINA — Elon defeated William & Mary 1-0 on Saturday, November 1st, with a 72nd-minute strike that proved decisive in the Colonial Athletic Association matchup. The Phoenix improved to 7-3-6 with the victory, while the Tribe fell to 2-10-4 before 577 spectators at Elon's home stadium.
Jordin Wilson scored the match's only goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Dominik Renz and August Guinle. The late breakthrough ended a tightly contested affair that remained scoreless through 71 minutes of play.
William & Mary controlled possession early, recording five shots on goal compared to Elon's three, but the Phoenix's goalkeeper made five saves to preserve the shutout. Elon generated 12 total shot attempts despite fewer conversions, demonstrating offensive pressure throughout the contest. Both teams earned seven corner kicks in an evenly matched defensive battle.
The result extends William & Mary's struggles, now winless in their last two matches following a 3-1 loss to College of Charleston on October 25th. Elon bounced back from a 2-1 defeat at Campbell, rebounding with consecutive results that include a scoreless draw against College of Charleston on October 18th.
The victory provides Elon momentum in their tournament resume building, while William & Mary faces mounting pressure with limited time remaining in the regular season. The Tribe's 0.250 winning percentage ranks among the conference's lower performers, complicating their NCAA Tournament selection committee considerations.
Elon's defensive organization, anchored by goalkeeper saves from Wilson's supporting cast, proved the difference in a match where neither team dominated. William & Mary's inability to convert five shots on goal highlighted their offensive inconsistency this season.