The Lynx field hockey team added another win to their record against SCAC competitor Hendrix on Saturday. After a majority of weekends on the road, the team scored their second win on their home turf. Despite the soggy field conditions, the Lynx managed to outshoot the Warriors and fight the slow field through possession, especially during the second half. The Lynx came out strong with several opportunities around the cage and a strong offensive push with the support of midfielders Charlie Wagner and Marie Mason. Defenders Sara Sanders and Rachel Webb made tough defensive efforts and strong clears on the Warriors' 5 penalty corners that aided goaltender Meghan Cullen in her 3rd shutout this season.
The score remained 0-0 until late in the first half when forward Lindsey Gurkovich tapped in a hard hit from Charlie Wagner at the top of the circle, giving the Lynx the lead they would need in order to claim the low-scoring match. The Lynx have outscored opponents 7-1 in their 5 conference games so far this fall.
A majority of the first half was an evenly possessed battle in the midfield, with both teams making few offensive attacks until the second period when the Lynx managed to gain control of the game and hang onto their 1-0 lead. The Warriors' strong free-hits challenged the Lynx squad and accounted for most of the ball movement for Hendrix. Rhodes outshot Hendrix 13-5 and managed to draw 8 penalty corners. The field hockey team travels to Virginia this weekend to compete against Bridgewater, Washington & Lee, and #9 Lynchburg.
