ELMHURST, Ill. - The Rhodes College women's soccer team fell to the Elmhurst Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon by the score of 1-0 at Langhorst Field. Rhodes falls to 1-2 on the season.

The Lynx were out shot 11-7 on the day while the Blue Jays held a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal. Elmhurst also held a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks. 

Neither team could much going in the first half as both defenses were able to shut down any sort of attack. Rhodes was able to get three shots off, but to no avail as the game was scoreless.

In the second half, it looked as if it would be more of the same as the two teams remained scoreless. However, Kennedy Irmen was able to get a rebound off a corner kick and find the back of the net to give Elmhust a 1-0 lead.

Looking for an equalizer, Rhodes was able to get four shots off in the final 20 minutes; however, they were unable to find it as the Blue Jays took the home win by the score of 1-0.

Freshman Katelyn Curtis and sophomore Sydnie Schindler each got two shots off in the game to lead the offense. Senior Angie Hurlow, junior Emma Selner, and sophomore Brenna Katz each added a shot as well. Junior goalkeeper Anna Maldonando took the loss despite making six saves in the game.

Rhodes will return home on Wednesday as they prepare for a 4:30 PM matchup against Bethel.