Elon rallies past William & Mary with late 3-pointer

Bryson Cokley scores 29 points, including the game-winning shot, to lead Elon to 81-78 victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Bryson Cokley hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with five seconds left to lift Elon to an 81-78 victory over William & Mary on Saturday. Cokley finished with a game-high 29 points to lead the comeback win for Elon.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for Elon as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. William & Mary had been playing well at home, so this comeback victory on the road demonstrates Elon's resilience and ability to win close games.

The details

Elon trailed for most of the game, but Cokley caught fire in the second half, scoring 19 of his 29 points to lead the charge. His clutch 3-pointer in the final seconds gave Elon the lead and ultimately the win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Cokley hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 5 seconds remaining in the contest.

The players

Bryson Cokley

A senior guard for Elon who scored a game-high 29 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final seconds to lead his team to victory.

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What they’re saying

“Bryson really stepped up when we needed him most. That was a huge shot to win the game for us.”

— Mike Schrage, Elon Head Coach (Times Argus)

What’s next

Elon will look to build on this conference win as they continue their push for a postseason tournament berth. Their next game is at home against James Madison on February 19.

The takeaway

Elon's comeback victory on the road against a tough William & Mary team demonstrates their resilience and ability to win close games down the stretch. Bryson Cokley's heroics provide a big boost as they aim to secure a spot in the postseason tournament.