Towson Tigers Edge Elon Phoenix in Tight 58-56 Victory

Tyler Coleman and Jack Doumbia lead Towson to narrow win over Elon in Coastal Athletic Association matchup.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Towson Tigers defeated the Elon Phoenix 58-56 in a close Coastal Athletic Association basketball game on Thursday. Tyler Coleman led Towson with 17 points, while Jack Doumbia made the go-ahead layup with 14 seconds remaining to secure the victory. Chandler Cuthrell scored 13 points for Elon in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This tight conference matchup between two evenly matched teams highlights the competitive nature of the Coastal Athletic Association, where every game is crucial for teams looking to position themselves for the postseason.

The details

Towson's Tyler Coleman shot 7-of-11 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line to pace the Tigers. Jack Doumbia added 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, including the game-winning layup in the final seconds. For Elon, Chandler Cuthrell led the way with 13 points, while Kacper Klaczek and Bryson Cokley each contributed 12 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Tyler Coleman

A key player for the Towson Tigers, scoring a team-high 17 points in the victory.

Jack Doumbia

Made the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining to lift Towson to the 58-56 win over Elon.

Chandler Cuthrell

Led the Elon Phoenix with 13 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought game between two competitive teams in our conference. I'm proud of the way our guys battled and made the plays we needed to come out on top.”

— Pat Skerry, Towson Head Coach

What’s next

Towson will look to build on this narrow victory as they continue their Coastal Athletic Association schedule, while Elon will aim to rebound in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This close game between Towson and Elon showcases the parity and competitiveness within the Coastal Athletic Association, where any team can win on a given night and every conference game holds significant importance for teams vying for postseason positioning.