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Box Score 2 Rhodes Volleyball Goes 1-1 During Third Conference Weekend
This weekend, the Rhodes Women's Volleyball team went 1-1! The Lynx's first game was against Hendrix at home on Friday, October 4th, and the second game was on Sunday, October 6th, against Millsaps.
RECAP RHODES VS HENDRIX
The Lynx and the Warriors started the set by going point by point until junior Hope Wehril went on an eight-point serving run. During this run, sophomore setter Emma Clark and sophomore hitter Meg Gehbart worked to put points on the board. The Lynx ended on a serving ace from Hope Wehrli, winning the first set 25-14.
Heading into the second set, the Lynx went on a fast three-point run to take the advantage. For the remainder of the set, the Lynx led with five kills from Meg Gebhart, three from Yzzi Dsamou, and four from middle Hope Wehrli and Rachel Clarke.
The third set was a game of runs, with both teams adding consecutive points to the scoreboard. Sophomore hitter Yzzi Dsamou got five kills for the Lynx with assists from junior setter Mackenzie Geer and sophomore setter Emma Clark. Unfortunately, the Lynx fell short 19-25, giving the Warriors their set win of the match.
The fourth set was a battle, with the Lynx determined to win the game and the Warriors fighting to make it a five-set match. The Lynx gave it their all, but after a four-point run by the Warriors, the Lynx lost the fourth set 19-25.
The fifth set started with the Lynx and Warriors going back and forth until the Lynx went on a five-point run with serves from Yzzi Dsamou. The Lynx had the lead until the Warriors went on a four-point run, tying the score 13-13. The last two points were in favor of the Warriors, leading them to win 15-13. The final set score was 2-3, with the Lynx falling short to the Warriors.
Key Performers:
● Meg Gebhart had 18 kills, and Yzzi Dsamou had 18 kills
● Olivia Wiseman led the defense with 15 digs
RECAP RHODES VS MILLSAPS
The first set started slow for the Lynx, with the Majors on an early run. The Lynx fought to catch up to the Majors and eventually tied the game 16-16. Unfortunately, the Majors went on another run and eventually won the first set 25-21.
Fired up from their first-set loss, the Lynx rallied together in the second set. The set started with both teams battling to go on runs and then catch up to each other. During the middle of the set, the Lynx went on a six-point run with serves from sophomore libero Olivia Wiseman and three kills from sophomore hitter Yzzi Dsamou. The last half of the set was a close battle, but the Lynx pulled through and won on a setter dump from junior Mackenzie Geer. The second set score was 25-22.
With the momentum on their side, the Lynx gained a fast lead over the Majors in the third set. Halfway through the set, the Majors caught up, making the remainder of the set a close back-and-forth match. However, with six kills from Yzzi Dsamou and five from Meg Gebhart, with assists from junior Mackenzie Geer and sophomore Emma Clark, the Lynx won the third set 25-22.
Going into the fourth set, the Lynx were determined to secure a win, and the Majors were fighting to stay in the game. The fourth set started with a fast kill from sophomore Rachel Clarke from setter Mackenzie Geer. The teams were close in score until the Lynx went on a six-point run, led by five serves and two aces from Meg Gebhart. With six kills from Yzzi Dsamou, kills from Meg Gebhart, and Hope Wehrli, the Lynx won the fourth set 25-19. The final set score was 3-1, with the Lynx earning their third conference win of the season! The Lynx's overall conference record is 3-2.
Key Performers:
● Yzzi Dsamou led the offense with 25 kills
● Hope Wehrli had the highest hitting percentage with a .500
● Meg Gebhart led the defense with 22 digs
Team Statistics
● Yzzi Dsamou is currently second in the conference for kills and third in the conference for points scored
● Olivia Wiseman and Emma Clark are in the top ten in the conference for aces
● Olivia Wiseman is fifth in the conference for digs
● Rachel Clarke is sixth in the conference for blocks
● Kym Young is sixth, Hope Wehrli is eighth, and Yzzi Dsamou is tenth in the conference for hitting percentages
Looking Forward: Two Conference Games at Home
Next week, the Lynx will play at home in Mallory Gymnasium. On Friday, October 11th, the Lynx will play Berry College. This game is also a tribute to the Morgan's Message organization, a non-profit that works to eliminate the stigma around student-athlete mental health. The following day, on Saturday, October 12th, the Lynx play Oglethorpe University. The game on Saturday is also Senior Night, a game to celebrate and honor senior Kym Young, who has been a key player on the Rhodes Volleyball team for four years.
Historical Matchup Overview:
The Lynx played Berry College three times last season, twice in conference play and once in the SAA end-of-year tournament. The Lynx have a 0-3 record with the Vikings and are hoping to take their first victory since 2015 next week. Last season, the Lynx played Oglethorpe University twice. Both teams beat each other on their home courts, and the Lynx beat the Petrels on their senior night last year.
