Saturday, Oct. 26– The Rhodes Men's Soccer team achieved a 2-0 win against the Hendrix Warriors on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Conway, Ark. A strong defense, and a heavy offensive presence, paved the way for the Lynx to win the game and close out regular season play as the SAA regular season champions. The Lynx are the #1 seed entering postseason play, and is set to host the championship series. 

Match Recap: Rhodes vs. Hendrix
The Lynx opened the scoring when Max Sosa scored the first goal of the match in the 17th minute. The Lynx dominated the first half with 11 shots to the Warriors 0. The Lynx remained strong in the second half with 13 shots and limiting their opponents to 2. To ensure the Lynx would come out on top, Ben Novello  slotted one away in the 81st minute.

Team Statistics:

• Rhodes College: 24 total shots (12 on goal), 0 saves, 8 corner kicks.

• Hendrix: 2 total shots (0 on goal), 10 saves, 1 corner kicks.

The Lynx are now 4-2 in conference play, becoming the regular season champions and clinching the #1 seed. The Lynx now wait to find out who their opponent will be in the SAA conference semi-finals.

Looking Forward: 

As Rhodes prepares for postseason play, the team is focused on fine-tuning their game and maintaining their identity to continue their success. Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow the Lynx as they continue their season with determination and grit. 

Next Match: SAA Semi-finals

• Date: November 8, 2024

• Time: TBA

• Opponent: TBA