Elardo shot out to the Northeast Conference lead in both throwing events. Opening the season at the third annual Multi-Purpose Activity Center Classic, the multi-time league champion posted first-place finishes in both the shot put and weight throw. He put the shot 17.22m (56’ 6”) to account for the ninth-best mark in all of NCAA Division I on opening weekend. His winning 17.83m (58’ 6”) mark places him 13th on the national leader board.