The Rhodes Volleyball team opened up Southern Athletic  Association competition this evening facing off against Hendrix College in Mallory Hyde Gymnasium.  After taking the first set by the score 26-24, the Lynx dropped the next three sets (23-25, 22-25, 23-25) to lose the first ever match played in SAA competition. 
 
Outside Hitter Meagan Mansfield paced the Lynx with 19 kills while Lexie Krall added 14 kills.  Setter Michelle Quina dished out 26 assists.  Libero Tasha Heller anchored the team's defense with 25 digs while Middle Blocker Stephanie Renner had 5 blocks.