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The generous commitment brings fundraising for phase one of the project to more than $1.5 million as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign. The renovations will transform Elon’s baseball facility and one of the university’s most successful athletics programs.

Since women's sports gained varsity recognition in 1971, Elon has claimed more than 30 regular season or tournament championships, as well as earning 13 national postseason appearances.

Igaune, an assistant coach for Elon's track and field and cross country teams, will compete in the hammer throw at the Olympics in Tokyo.

All 17 Elon Phoenix teams were represented on the honor roll, which includes student-athletes who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average during the semester or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Kemei, Ahm Earn CAA Athlete of the Year awards, Elliston is Coach of the Year

The award recognizes one student-athlete in each of 19 CAA sports for representing the highest standards of teamwork, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship in athletic and academic achievements.

Elon will kick off the season on Sept. 4 at Wofford College.

The longtime friend and supporter of the university died June 7 after a long illness.

West is regarded as one of the most famous umpires in Major League Baseball and began his career as an umpire during the 1976 season.

Three student-athletes from baseball, women's golf and softball will be joining the university's Hall of Fame at the induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 6.