A hard-fought battle for the Lady Lynx as they played the Berry College Vikings in Mount Berry, Georgia on October 13, 2024 resulted in a 1-0 win and a gain of 3 more points towards conference play.
Match Recap: Rhodes College vs. Berry College
While the Lynx dominated the first half, it wasn't until the second 45 minutes that Sophia Rall was fouled in the box and able to score the lone goal of the game off of a penalty kick in the 81st minute. Rall is a consistent goal scorer for the Lynx as this marks her 8th goal and third game in a row scoring, now tied for the leading goal scorer for the Lynx. Rhodes was able to hold Berry off for the rest of the time through a strong and communicative defense. This game truly reflected the winner's mentality that Rhodes brings every time they step onto the field.
Team Statistics:
- Rhodes College: 13 shots (4 on goal), 2 saves, 7 corner kicks, 3 fouls.
- Berry College: 3 shots (2 on goal), 3 saves, 3 corner kicks, 8 fouls.
This important win helps keep Rhodes tied for first in conference with a total of 9 points, tied with one of their biggest competitors, Sewanee The University of the South. The Lady Lynx do however lead the conference in goals, assists, and shots comparatively to the rest of the SAA.
Looking Forward: Rhodes College vs Sewanee The University of the South
Rhodes Women's Soccer will play their arguably hardest weekend yet as they shift their focus to Centre and Sewanee, their biggest rivals in conference. As they are currently tied for first in the conference with Sewanee, Rhodes will play them at home on the Rhodes Soccer Field on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Historical Match Overview:
Beginning in 2007, the Lynx-Tigers rivalry has met a total of 22 times. A storied rivalry has left Rhodes 13 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties in this historic matchup against Sewanee. The last time the two teams met was in the SAA conference championship in 2023 with a 2-1 loss for Rhodes after leading most of the game 1-0.
Wins: 13
Losses: 7
Ties: 2
Home Record: 5-2
Away Record: 4-3-1
Conference Record: 9-4-1
As said before, this will be one of the most important weekends for the Lady Lynx, so fans are encouraged to show out at home on the Rhodes Soccer Field and support the RCWS family as they aim to beat the Tigers.
Next Match:
- Date: October 18, 2024
- Time: 1:00 CT
- Opponent: Sewanee The University of the South
- Location: Rhodes Soccer Field
