Rhodes vs. Centre College
Rhodes College Volleyball(#4) faced off against the #1 seed Centre College yesterday afternoon in the SAA Semifinals Match. The winner of the match would advance to the SAA Finals and would mark the end of the volleyball season for the Lynx.
RECAP: RHODES VS. CENTRE
Key Performances:
• Dsamous, Yzzi - 7 kills
• Lukemire, Maggie - 4 kills
• Gebhart, Meg - 4 kills
• Wiseman, Olivia - 3 aces, 13 digs
• Clark, Emma - 2 aces, 10 assists
• Young, Kym - 2 blocks
Centre started strong, dominating the first set 25-16, with an efficient attack and solid defense that left Rhodes scrambling to keep up. Rhodes had moments of resistance, with Wiseman leading the charge on defense, but Centre's relentless offense made it difficult for Rhodes to mount any sustained runs. In the second set, Centre extended their lead to 25-18, with a balanced offensive effort from multiple players, while Rhodes struggled to get the ball past Centre's blockers and defensive. The third set mirrored the first two, with Centre closing out the match 25-17, sealing their 3-0 victory.
Team Statistics:
• The team had 5 aces.
Looking Forward
The semifinals match marks the end of the 2024 season for the Rhodes Volleyball team. The teams overall record this season was 14-14 and held an SAA record of 6-6.
