St. Louis, MO – Rhodes College faced a tough challenge on the road against WashU, falling 75-53 in a game that was marked by cold shooting and an explosive second half from the home team. Despite strong individual performances and a competitive first half, the Lynx were unable to keep up with WashU's offensive surge after the break.
RECAP: RHODES VS WASHU
Key Performances:
Kaleb Green led the Lynx with 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc. Green also contributed 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
Shawn Jones Jr. contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds, keeping Rhodes within striking distance for much of the game, but struggled with his shooting, finishing 3-of-6 from the field and 3-of-7 from the free-throw line.
Jonathan Prange had a solid outing off the bench, scoring 8 points in 16 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from deep.
For WashU, Drake Kindsvater was the standout, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Bears in both scoring and rebounding.
Hayden Doyle added 15 points, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, helping WashU build their second-half lead.
Team Statistics:
Points: Rhodes 53, WashU 75
Field Goal Percentage: Rhodes 32.8% (19-58), WashU 37.0% (27-73)
Three-Point Percentage: Rhodes 22.7% (5-22), WashU 30.0% (9-30)
Free Throw Percentage: Rhodes 62.5% (10-16), WashU 57.1% (12-21)
Rebounds: Rhodes 36, WashU 48
Assists: Rhodes 18, WashU 11
Looking Forward: Rhodes vs Webster University
The Lynx will look to bounce back from this tough loss as they prepare for a key matchup against Webster University. Rhodes showed flashes of strong individual performances, and will refine their shooting and defensive consistency. The game against Webster University will be an opportunity for the Lynx to begin building momentum for the rest of the season.
Upcoming Game:
Opponent: Webster University
Date: November 10, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM CT
Location: St. Louis, MO