MEMPHIS, Tenn. (February 13, 2022) - A late push from the Illinois Wesleyan Titans led them to an 11-6 win over Rhodes on Sunday at Crain Field. The #14 Titans improve to 2-0 on the year while the Lynx fall to 0-2. 

Playing in front of a solid home crowd on a chilly afternoon, the Lynx were able to find the net four times in the first quarter. Danny Brown, Leighton Dickson, Drew Downes and Jonathon Hazeluhrst all scored as Rhodes held a 4-2 lead through one. IWU netted a pair to tie things up at four early in the second, but a Preston Meehl rocket gave Rhodes a 5-4 lead that the Lynx took into halftime. 

Ryan Dancy scored the first goal of the third in a man-up situation to extend the Lynx lead to 6-4. Four minutes later, the Titans got the goal back and then ... nothing. Both defenses played extremely well, allowing only 16 shots between the two teams for the entire quarter. Rhodes took a 6-5 lead into the final frame, but were outscored 6-0 in the last 15 minutes. The Titans were aggressive on the attack, firing 17 shots on offense while Rhodes only managed nine. When the final horn ended, it was 11-6 in favor of Illinois Wesleyan. 

In addition to his goal, Hazelhurst added two assists in the match. Five other Lynx scored a single goal each. Brendan Roberts managed 13 saves between the pipes.

Next up for the Lynx is a home game against Whittier College on Friday night, February 18. The game will be played under the lights at Crain Field, with faceoff scheduled for 7:00 pm.