Playing in a team jeopardy format, Elon’s Quiz Bowl team showcases their academic knowledge across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Across 20 teams in the tournament, Elon won six matches, placing 9th overall with a record of six wins and five losses. Elon defeated teams from University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, West Virginia University, Eastern Tennessee State University and Liberty University (twice).
Every member of Elon’s Quiz Bowl travel team scored within the Top 100 players for the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Sectional tournament:
Nathan Scheer ’19 – #13 rank
Billy Reynolds ’21 – #43 rank
Clay Thompson ’19 – #59 rank
Owen Cornette ’21 – #64 rank (tie)
Tripp Hill ’22 – #64 rank (tie)
Thida Kim ’21 – #84 rank
Matthew Antonio Bosch serves as advisor and weekly moderator, quizzing two teams of students who are eager to buzz in with correct answers across science, math, geography, history, politics, media, music, pop culture, and the arts.
Quiz Bowl is always looking for new students to join. No knowledge is necessary, and informal scrimmage matches occur every Friday afternoon in Belk Library.
To learn more, visit the Quiz Bowl student organization page on PhoenixConnect or email advisor Matthew Antonio Bosch at mbosch3@elon.edu.