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Rhodes College Athletics

Fockey
0
Concordia Wisconsin CONCORDI (1-8)
7
Winner Rhodes RHODES (5-4, 0-1)
Concordia Wisconsin CONCORDI
(1-8)
0
Final
7
Rhodes RHODES
(5-4, 0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Concordia Wisconsin CONCORDI 0 0 0 0 0
Rhodes RHODES 1 3 2 1 7

Game Recap: Field Hockey | | Molly Gmur '26

Lynx Dominate At Home 2-0

The Rhodes College Field Hockey team was back at home, in Memphis, this weekend for two exciting matches. On Saturday October 5, 2024, they faced off against the Concordia University Falcons. The following day on October 6, 2024, they battled the Marian University Sabres. The lynx ended the weekend with a 7-0 and 6-0 victory. With a total of 13 goals scored by 10 different players, the team showcased their exceptional talent and ability to seize offensive opportunities.  

RECAP: RHODES VS. Concordia University 

The Rhodes Lynx came out to this game with intensity and grit, excited to play back on their home turf. Sophomore Bella Spina started off the scoring at 13:24 to put the Lynx on the board, ending the first quarter with a 1-0 lead. The Lynx didn't stop there, Sheela Vasan scored early in the second quarter at 19:17. Shortly after Virginia Schuff and Maria Zaporozhski both found the back of the net at 25:57 and 26:15 to end the half with a 4-0 lead. But Lynx didn't stop there, Abbie Wallace and Layla Anderson both secured their first collegiate goals at 42:25 and 44:38. Ending the game senior, RC Kugler put one more in the cage to end the game 7-0.  

Team Statistics:  

  • Rhodes College: 43 total shots (31 on goal), 0 saves, 26 penalty corners. 

  • Concordia University: 0 total shots (0 on goal), 24 saves, 0 penalty corners. 

RECAP: RHODES VS. Marian University 

The Lynx played this game with the same fire. First-year Izzy Hendricks scored the first two goals for the lynx at 19:14 and 30:00 to end the first half 2-0. Elinor West deflected a shot into the cage off a penalty corner at 36:28 The next two goals were scored by Maria Zaporoshski and Grace Utz at 41:41 and 50:01. Finally, Abbie Wallace found the back of the net one final time at 58:21. The Lynx finished the match, winning 6-0.   

Team Statistics:  

  • Rhodes College: 29 total shots (21 on goal), 0 saves, 17 penalty corners. 

  • Marian University: 1 total shots (0 on goal), 17 saves, 2 penalty corners. 

Key Weekend Performances:  

  • Abbie Wallace: Capitalized on offensive opportunities to score her first and second collegiate goals.  

  • Samantha Holke: Made crucial plays in the midfield, providing the Lynx with many scoring opportunities.  

  • Elinor West: Played essential defense for Rhodes and scored off a penalty corner.  

Looking Forward: Rhodes vs Maryville University  

Follow the Rhodes College field hockey team next weekend as they travel to St. Louis, Missouri to face the Maryville Saints on October 12, 2024. This non-conference game will pose a new challenge to the Lynx and help them to continue to develop their skills.   

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