Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Millsaps

The Rhodes College women's soccer team wrapped up its regular season in style with a 3–0 victory over Millsaps College on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Harper Davis Field in Jackson, Mississippi. The Lynx controlled possession from start to finish, outshooting the Majors 31–2 and showcasing clinical passing and strong defensive organization throughout the match.

Key Performances

Senior Sophia Rall opened the scoring just five minutes into the game, finishing off a perfectly timed assist from Sydney Gallagher to give Rhodes an early lead. Freshman Aurelia Kirby extended the advantage late in the first half with a composed strike assisted by Blair Rice, who created the chance with a sharp cross from the flank. In the second half, Mallory Goldstein added her first goal of the season, capitalizing on a setup from Taylor Theofiledes to seal the 3–0 win. The defensive unit, led by Rice, Goldstein, Theofiledes, and goalkeeper Olivia Barfield, limited Millsaps to just one shot on goal while securing the shutout.

Game Highlights

Rhodes wasted no time setting the tone, striking early through Rall's finish in the sixth minute. The Lynx continued to dominate possession, piling on 17 first-half shots before Kirby doubled the lead in the 37th minute. Goldstein's goal midway through the second half put the match out of reach, while the Lynx defense remained impenetrable, holding Millsaps without a single corner kick and just two total shots.

Up Next: SAA Championships

With the win, Rhodes closes the regular season at 11–3–2 overall and 4–2–1 in conference play, securing strong momentum heading into the SAA Tournament as the number two seed. The Lynx will play the winner of Sewanee vs. Southwestern on Friday, November 7 at 3:00 PM at home. They will look to carry their balanced attack and defensive consistency into postseason competition as they aim for a deep run infornt of the home crowd.