NCAAB · Final

Elon Phoenix Defeats North Carolina A&T Aggies 69-64

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Corbett Sports Center

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Quick answers

Who won Elon Phoenix vs North Carolina A&T Aggies?

Elon Phoenix beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 69-64 at Corbett Sports Center on January 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Elon Phoenix vs North Carolina A&T Aggies?

Elon Phoenix were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Elon Phoenix emerged victorious over the North Carolina A&T Aggies with a final score of 69-64. This game, held at the Corbett Sports Center, showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, but ultimately, it was Elon who secured the win, improving their record to 11-6, while the Aggies fell to 7-9.

Elon entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to the Charleston Cougars. The Phoenix had been averaging 85.3 points per game while allowing 76.3 points to their opponents during this stretch. Their ability to score effectively has been a hallmark of their play, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 87.0 points. Conversely, North Carolina A&T struggled with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, currently on a three-game losing streak. The Aggies averaged 74.9 points scored and allowed 74.3 points during this period, indicating a lack of defensive consistency.

Home-court advantage has not been significant for the Aggies, as they hold a home record of 2-2 in their last ten games, while their away record stands at 2-4. This inconsistency at home may have contributed to their recent struggles. In contrast, Elon has performed better away from home, with a 2-1 record in their last three away games, demonstrating their capability to compete effectively in hostile environments.

The two teams had met twice in the current season prior to this game, splitting the series with each team claiming a victory. The Aggies had previously lost to Elon 67-75 at home on January 3, 2025, but managed to secure a narrow win on February 14, 2025, with a score of 60-59. This history added an extra layer of intensity to their third meeting.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that they were fielding their regular rosters. The absence of key players can often impact the dynamics of such close games, but no such issues were highlighted in the facts provided.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Elon favored by 6.5 points with a moneyline of -278, while North Carolina A&T was priced at +225. The total points over/under was set at 158.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical indoor basketball games are played in controlled environments, ensuring that external factors do not heavily influence the outcome.

Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that highlighted the competitiveness of the matchup. In the second half, Randall Pettus II made a significant 26-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Ja'Juan Carr, which brought the score to 64-57 in favor of Elon. Mujahiid Burton responded with a layup, narrowing the gap to 64-59. As the game progressed, Ja'Juan Carr continued to make crucial plays, including a driving layup and multiple free throws that helped secure the win for Elon.

Ultimately, the Phoenix's ability to execute in critical moments, particularly through Carr's contributions, proved decisive. The Aggies fought hard but were unable to overcome the deficit, resulting in their fourth consecutive loss. This game serves as a testament to the competitive nature of NCAAB, where every possession counts and teams must capitalize on their opportunities to emerge victorious.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ELON -6.5	158.5 o -108 / u -112	Elon Phoenix -278 · North Carolina A&T Aggies +225

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Leaders

PointsMujahiid Burton19North Carolina A&T Aggies
AssistsZamoku Weluche-Ume4North Carolina A&T Aggies
ReboundsZamoku Weluche-Ume13North Carolina A&T Aggies
PointsChandler Cuthrell22Elon Phoenix
AssistsJa'Juan Carr6Elon Phoenix
ReboundsChandler Cuthrell7Elon Phoenix

Recent form

North Carolina A&T Aggies

Last 10: 4-6Streak L374.9 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

L80-81at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 3
L74-85vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 31
L78-87vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 30
W95-55vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 20
W71-65at UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 17
W82-79vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 13
L69-73at Howard BisonDec 10
W69-54at North Carolina Central EaglesDec 6
L57-74at Charlotte 49ersDec 3
L74-90at Davidson WildcatsNov 28

Elon Phoenix

Last 10: 6-4Streak L185.3 scored · 76.3 allowed per game2-1 away

L81-85vs Charleston CougarsDec 31
W103-91vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 30
W97-63vs Greensboro PrideDec 22
L81-82at Virginia Tech HokiesDec 20
W73-70vs Richmond SpidersDec 18
W85-79vs Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 13
W73-52at Wofford TerriersDec 6
L88-97vs Furman PaladinsDec 4
L84-91vs Mercer BearsNov 29
W88-53at App State MountaineersNov 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Elon Phoenix	North Carolina A&T Aggies
Field goals	24-60	25-64
Field goal %	40	39
Three-pointers	8-23	7-30
Three-point %	35	23
Free throws	13-22	7-9
Free throw %	59	78
Rebounds	37	45
Offensive rebounds	11	14
Defensive rebounds	26	31
Assists	18	15
Steals	8	4
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	9	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	16
Fast-break points	18	4
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	9	18
Largest lead	14	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	94	0

How the scoring went

1st Half30-30Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes layup
1st Half33-30Bryson Cokley makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (DeMarco Johnson assists)
2nd Half35-30Chandler Cuthrell makes layup
2nd Half36-30Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half36-32Dwayne Pierce makes 18-foot step back jumpshot (Zamoku Weluche-Ume assists)
2nd Half36-34Dwayne Pierce makes 12-foot jumper (Lewis Walker assists)
2nd Half38-34Chandler Cuthrell makes layup (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half38-36Dwayne Pierce makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Lewis Walker assists)
2nd Half40-36Randall Pettus II makes driving layup
2nd Half40-37Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-37Chandler Cuthrell makes layup (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half42-39Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes driving layup
2nd Half43-39Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-41Lewis Walker makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half43-42Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-43Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-43Ned Hull makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kacper Klaczek assists)
2nd Half46-44Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-44Randall Pettus II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kacper Klaczek assists)
2nd Half51-44Kacper Klaczek makes layup (Ned Hull assists)
2nd Half53-44DeMarco Johnson makes driving layup (Randall Pettus II assists)
2nd Half53-47Mujahiid Burton makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half54-47Randall Pettus II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-47Chandler Cuthrell makes 3-foot dunk (DeMarco Johnson assists)
2nd Half56-50Mujahiid Burton makes 24-foot three pointer (Brooklyn Vick assists)
2nd Half57-50Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-50Chandler Cuthrell makes layup (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half59-52Dwayne Pierce makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-55Lewis Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryson Ogletree assists)
2nd Half60-55Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-55Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-57Mujahiid Burton makes driving layup
2nd Half64-57Randall Pettus II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half64-59Mujahiid Burton makes layup (KJ Debrick assists)
2nd Half66-59Ja'Juan Carr makes driving layup
2nd Half66-62Mujahiid Burton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lewis Walker assists)
2nd Half66-64Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes 1-foot dunk (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half67-64Ja'Juan Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-64Ja'Juan Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-64Ja'Juan Carr makes free throw 2 of 2