Rhodes is riding an impressive six-game winning streak, placing them at the top of the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) standings with nine points. Last week, the Lynx extended their dominant run by shutting out both Oglethorpe and Berry on the road. Their outstanding form sets them up for a crucial match this Friday in Memphis, where they will look to maintain their stronghold in the race for the SAA title.
Athletes of the Week:
OFFENSIVE: Sophia Rall | Rhodes | Junior | Kansas City, Mo. – Rall delivered a remarkable performance over three matches, contributing four goals and three assists. She notched a hat trick on six shots in a 6-0 win over Mississippi University for Women. In SAA play, Rall scored the game-winner and assisted on three more goals during a 4-0 win against Oglethorpe. She capped the weekend with another decisive goal, securing a 1-0 victory against Berry.
DEFENSIVE: Esther Lamb | Rhodes | Senior | Philadelphia, Pa. – Lamb played a pivotal role in leading the Lynx defense to three consecutive shutouts. In the 6-0 win over The W, her defensive efforts limited them to just one first-half shot. Against Oglethorpe, Lamb's unit held the opposition to four shots, with only one on goal, while she also added a goal of her own. In the showdown with Berry, the Lynx defense allowed just three shots, preserving a crucial 1-0 win.
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