This weekend, the Rhodes Women's Volleyball team went 1-1 at home. On Friday, October 11th, the Lynx played Berry College. The following day on Saturday, October 12th, the Lynx played Oglethorpe University and celebrated senior Kym Young.
 
 
RECAP RHODES VS BERRY
 
The first set started off slow for the Lynx with the Vikings going on an early run. However, the Lynx fought back and with 5 kills from sophomore hitter Yzzi Dsamou, the Lynx began to put points on the scoreboard. The Lynx continued to battle for the remainder of the set with help from sophomore middle Rachel Clarke, junior middle Hope Wehril, and senior Kym Young, but they fell short 16-25.
 
With the momentum on their side, the Vikings started off the second set on another run. With assists from sophomore setter Emma Clark, senior hitter Kym Young had 4 kills this set to help her team. The Lynx fought to catch up to the Vikings but lost the second set 14-25.
 
The third set started off better for the Lynx with a fast kill from sophomore hitter Meg Gebhart, assisted by junior setter Mackenzie Geer. Sophomore hitter Yzzi Dsamou had 5 kills this set, helping the Lynx to gain some points. Unfortunately, the Vikings went on a later run and won the third set 25-14. The final set score was 0-3, with a second conference loss for the Lynx.
 
Key Performers:
● Yzzi Dsamou led the offense with 15 kills
● Olivia Wiseman and Meg Gebhart lead the defense with 9 digs each
 
RECAP RHODES VS OGLETHORPE
 
On Saturday, October 12th Rhodes hosted a senior day in honor of right-side hitter Kym Young. On the court, Kym is a reliable hitter and energetic cheerleader for all her teammates. Off the court, Kym is a friend to all and always brings a smile to her teammates faces with her silly dance moves. The Lynx dedicated this game to Kym and all she has given to the Rhodes volleyball program for the last four years.
 
The first set went back and forth with both teams putting points up on the scoreboard. At one point, the Petrels went on a run, but the Lynx fought back and tied the game 22-22. Both teams battled until sophomore hitter Meg Gebhart got a kill to give the Lynx a first set win, 29-27. Senior Kym Young had 6 kills, sophomore hitter Yzzi Dsamou had 4 kills, and sophomore hitter Meg Gebhart had 3 kills.
 
The second set was a game of runs with both teams achieving multiple points in a row. At point 18, sophomore setter Emma Clark went on a 6-point serving run with 3 service aces to give the Lynx a lead 24-19. After a few more points, the Lynx won the second set 25-21. With the goal to win the game in honor of Kym, the Lynx were determined to win the third set. Early in the game, Meg Gebhart got two kills to give the Lynx momentum. Halfway through the game Emma Clarke went on another service run giving the Lynx the advantage. Kym Young had 6 kills and Yzzi Dsamou had 6 kills to help the Lynx. On the last play of the game, Emma Clark set Kym Young and she got the kill winning the set 25-20 on her senior day. The Lynx won the game 3-0!
 
Key Performers:
● Kym Young led the offense with 14 kills
● Olivia Wiseman led the defense with 10 digs
● Hope Wehril had 5 blocks
 
Team Statistics:
● Yzzi Dsamou is leading the offense with 274 kills
● Olivia Wiseman is leading the defense with 294 digs
● Emma Clark is leading in assists with 338
● Emma Clark and Olivia Wiseman are tied for aces with 34 each
● Rachel Clarke is leading in blocks with 47
 
Looking Forward:
 
Next weekend, the Lynx will travel to Sewanee, Tennessee to play Sewanee on October 19th. The following day, the Lynx will go to Danville, Kentucky to play Centre College. These matches mark the beginning of the second half of the season.
 
Historical Match up Overview:
 
The Lynx played Sewanee earlier in the season and won in 5 sets. The Lynx also played Centre at home at the start of conference play and lost in 3 sets.