Josh Dalton scores 21 as Elon beats Columbia 84-71 in the season opener

NEW YORK — Josh Dalton scored 21 points as Elon opened the season Monday with an 84-71 victory over Columbia.

Dalton added eight rebounds for the Phoenix. Hunter Harding scored 15 points while going 7 for 11 from the field, and added eight rebounds and eight assists. Bryson Cokley had 13 points and went 5 for 9 from the field.

Josh Pratt led the Lions with 14 points and three steals. Columbia also got 14 points from Gerard O’Keefe. Josiah Cunningham added 13 points.

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Elon hosts UNC Greensboro on Friday, and Columbia hosts SUNY-Old Westbury on Thursday.