The Lynx faced a close loss against the Centre Colonels on Sunday, October 20th. With the final score being 1-2, the Lynx put up a strong fight against the colonels, never giving up hope.
Match Recap: Rhodes v. Centre
The Lynx faced another conference loss on October 20th while being back in Memphis facing the Centre Colonels. With the close game, many key performers stood out while on the field. The Colonels started the half with a strong offensive presence, with the 2 goals being scored within three minutes of one another. Rhodes had many attempts to score a goal to bring the score closer, with Luke Grant scoring the goal (assisted by Dawson Ullrich) 10 minutes before the half closed up.
In the second half, the Lynx had a significantly stronger offensive presence with more attempted shots, but fell short at achieving any more goals for the game. Though the lynx fought hard offensively to score another goal to even the score, the Colonels had a strong defense that prevented the Lynx from gaining any more goals, ending the game in favor of Centre.
Team Statistics
- Rhodes College: 18 shots (9 on goal), 2 saves, 8 corner kicks
- Berry College: 6 shots (4 on goal), 8 saves, 2 corner kicks
Rhodes College is still up 3-2 in the conference. The lynx are now focused on perfecting their game for their future opponents in the conference. They plan to build on their offensive performance as they prepare for more games and the quarter finals in the coming weeks.
Looking Forward: Rhodes v. Hendrix
The Lynx have their eyes set on preparing for their match against the Sewanee tigers this upcoming Friday, October 18th. The Soccer team is returning home for this match up, expected to be full of strong performances both offensively and defensively.
Historical Matchup
The Lynx have had an extensive playing history with the Warriors , spanning nearly 20 years. The Lynx have seen a more favorably winning record in the past, with 10 wins in the past. Last year the Lynx ended with a victory of 2-0.
Head-to-Head History (Oct 19, 2007 - Oct 21, 2023):
- Wins: 10
- Losses: 1
- Ties: 6
- Home Record: 6-0-3
- Away Record: 4-1-3
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 Play
- Date: October 26, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM CT
- Location: Conway, Arkansas
- Opponent: Hendrix Warriors