Tuesday, Oct. 1– The Rhodes Men's Soccer team achieved a 3-0 win against the Maryville College Scots on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at home in Memphis, TN. Eli Pilcher scored the opening goal of the match in the 35th minute after a first time shot after a corner kick knockdown. The Lynx doubled their lead in the 40th minute after a well executed play with the goal coming from Junior Matthew Ahl. Rhodes sealed their win with the third goal in the 49th minute with a finish by Matthew Sucato marking his second of the year.
Match Recap: Rhodes vs. Maryville
The Lynx, currently ranked No. 4 in the region, recorded their fourth win in a row maintaining their perfect home record (5-0 at home). Holding the Scots (3-7-2) to 3 shots, with 0 on target, the Lynx had a suffocating defensive performance.
The Lynx closed out their home game stretch with their 4th win after 4 home matches in the span of 10 days. Achieving the results they were looking for out of these matches, the Lynx have a longer break before the remainder of their conference play.
Team Statistics:
- Rhodes College: 22 total shots (15 on goal), 0 saves, 5 corner kicks.
- Maryville: 3 total shots (0 on goal), 12 saves, 1 corner kicks.
As Rhodes heads into a longer break before their next match they are looking to prepare for the remainder of the conference games. Despite the win, the Lynx look to continue building on their performance and playing with unity.
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Looking Forward: Rhodes vs. Oglethorpe University
The Lynx now shift their focus to their upcoming match against the Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels on Friday, October 11th, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. The match will be streamed live on the Lynx Network. This game marks a storied matchup between these teams including being the conference final matchup last year.
Historical Matchup Overview:
Rhodes has an extensive history with Oglethorpe, displaying a record of 4-12-2 over their previous meetings.
Head-to-Head History (Sep. 30, 2007 - Nov. 5, 2023):
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 12
- Ties: 2
- Home Record: 3-5-1
- Away Record: 1-6-1
As Rhodes prepares for this crucial conference game, the team is focused on fine-tuning their game and maintaining their identity for this match. Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow the Lynx as they continue their season with determination and grit.
Next Match: Conference Opener
- Date: October 11, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Opponent: Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels
- Location: Atlanta, GA
