On December 30th, 2024, Rhodes College fell to Berea College 46-35 in their second game of the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tenn. 

Key Performers:

• AC Milam – 6 points, 4 rebounds, 35 minutes
  Milam played the full game, leading the Lynx in scoring. She contributed both offensively and defensively, staying active throughout despite shooting struggles.

• Giana Vlahakos – 5 points, 9 rebounds
  Vlahakos was a force on the boards, grabbing a team-high 9 rebounds. Her efforts on the glass helped Rhodes stay competitive, but her scoring was limited to just 5 points.

• Malea Graves – 8 points, 2 rebounds
  Coming off the bench, Graves provided a spark for Rhodes with 8 points in 21 minutes, showing efficiency with a 3-4 shooting performance.

• Kelsey Willingham – 6 points, 2 rebounds
  Willingham was one of the few bright spots offensively, scoring 6 points in 13 minutes. She was active on both ends, though Rhodes struggled to convert on their scoring chances.

Rhodes fell to Berea 46-35 in a tough battle at Trojan Fieldhouse. The Lynx struggled offensively, shooting just 36.6% from the field and 16.7% from three. AC Milam led the team with 6 points, while Giana Vlahakos added 5 points and a team-high 9 rebounds.

Despite the shooting woes, Rhodes kept the game close with strong rebounding, outpacing Berea 35-29 on the glass. Malea Graves was a bright spot off the bench, contributing 8 points in 21 minutes. The Lynx also scored 24 points in the paint, but 25 turnovers limited their offensive opportunities.

Team Statistics:

• Field Goals: 15-41 (36.6%)
• 3-Point FG: 1-6 (16.7%)
• Free Throws: 4-11 (36.4%)
• Rebounds: 35 (Offensive: 6, Defensive: 29)
• Assists: 9
• Turnovers: 25
• Steals: 3
• Points in the Paint: 24
• Second Chance Points: 4
• Fast Break Points: 9
• Bench Points: 12

Rhodes struggled with shooting efficiency, particularly from three-point range, and turnovers were a major issue. However, they competed well on the boards and scored 24 points in the paint, showing resilience despite the loss.

Looking Forward: Rhodes College vs. McMurry University 

On Friday, January 3rd, Rhodes College will take on McMurry University at 4:00 PM in Abilene, TX. The Lynx will look to come together as a team and continue to improve throughout the season.

Historical Matchup: 

This will be the first time in history these two teams will be meeting.