The Rhodes Men's Soccer team achieved a 2-0 win against the Lyon College Scots on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home in Memphis, TN. Dawson Ullrich scored his second goal of the season to open the scoring with Senior Eli Pilcher scoring a penalty in the 76th minute to close out the match. The Rhodes defense delivered a suffocating performance in the 2-0 shutout on Sunday afternoon.

Match Recap: Rhodes vs. Lyon
The Lynx, currently ranked No. 8 in the region, recorded their fourth win of the season maintaining their perfect home record. Holding the Scots (2-3-2) to 5 shots, and only one on target, the Lynx had a firm grip on the game. 

It took the Lynx 42 minutes to break the deadlock with a well executed team play to open the scoring. After a slipped through ball by freshman Will Keeney, Senior Dawson Ullrich finished the play with a one time finish slotted into the bottom left corner of the net. The Lynx went into the half up 1-0.

Finally, in the 76th minute Senior Jackson Thelen was fouled in the opposition box to earn a penalty and give the Lynx the opportunity to double their lead. Eli Pilcher stepped up, sending the keeper the wrong way. 

Team Statistics:

• Rhodes College: 14 total shots (5 on goal), 1 saves, 3 corner kicks.
• Lyon: 6 total shots (1 on goal), 3 saves, 4 corner kicks.

Rhodes achieved their goal of winning their first match in the four game home stretch they have over the next two weeks. Despite the convincing win, the Lynx look to continue building on their performance and playing with unity. 

More Facts

This is Dawson Ullrich's second goal in 3 games. He is tied with Max McLarty for the team leading goal scorer

This was Eli Pilcher's first goal of the season.

This was the Lynx defense's third shutout of the season.

Looking Forward: Rhodes vs. Belhaven Blazers
The Lynx now shift their focus to their upcoming match against the Belhaven Blazers on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at home in Memphis, TN. The match will be streamed live on the Lynx Network. Admission is free. This game marks the third match-up between these teams.

Historical Matchup Overview:
Rhodes has a competitive history with Belhaven, displaying a record of 1-1-1 over their previous three meetings. The lynx prepare for the weekday game after their Sunday game against the Belhaven Blazers.

Head-to-Head History (Sep. 20, 2014 - Sep. 26, 2023):

• Wins: 1
• Losses: 1
• Ties: 1
• Home Record: 0-1-1
• Away Record: 1-0

As Rhodes prepares for this important home match, the team is focused on fine-tuning their game and returning to their identity for this match. Fans and supporters are encouraged to attend the home matchup and follow the Lynx as they continue their season with determination and grit. 

Next Match: Morgan's Message Game

• Date: September 25, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM CT
• Opponent: Belhaven University Blazers
• Location: Memphis, TN