Game Recap: Rhodes vs. North Central College (IL)

Rhodes secured a 71–65 win over North Central (IL) on December 20 at Mallory Gymnasium in Memphis. The teams were tied at halftime before the Lynx used a stronger second half to create separation and close out the victory.

Key Performances

Phil Dotson led Rhodes with 18 points and seven rebounds while playing 38 minutes. Trevor Lombard added 13 points, connecting on three three-pointers, and Jackson Huxtable contributed 12 points. Mason Bennett provided nine points off the bench, and Shawn Jones Jr. finished with eight points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. As a team, Rhodes shot 46.4 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three-point range.

Game Highlights

The game was tightly contested early, with both teams scoring 35 points in the first half. Rhodes increased its efficiency after the break, shooting 52.2 percent from the field in the second half compared to 34.3 percent by North Central. The Lynx limited the Cardinals to just one made three-pointer after halftime and held firm defensively down the stretch to preserve the six-point win.

Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Texas Lutheran University 

Rhodes earned an 89–76 victory over Texas Lutheran on December 21 in Mallory Gymnasium in Memphis. The Lynx built a commanding first-half lead and maintained control throughout, improving to 8–2 on the season with the non-conference win.

Key Performances

Phil Dotson led all scorers with 26 points, going 7-for-14 from the field and 9-for-12 at the free-throw line, while adding four assists. Shawn Jones Jr. delivered an efficient performance with 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting, along with seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jackson Huxtable matched Jones Jr. with 15 points and added four rebounds and a team-high five turnovers forced. Sam Maddox contributed 13 points off the bench, connecting on three three-pointers, while Trevor Lombard added seven points and five assists.

Game Highlights

Rhodes opened the game with a strong offensive showing, scoring 50 points in the first half while shooting 55.9 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range to take a 50–24 lead at the break. Texas Lutheran responded with a 52-point second half, but the Lynx countered by getting to the free-throw line, converting 18-of-21 attempts in the second half to keep separation. Rhodes finished the game with a balanced attack, 39 rebounds, and 18 points off turnovers to close out the 13-point win.

Up Next: Rhodes vs. Westminster College (MO)
 
With the victory, Rhodes moves to 8–2 on the season. The Lynx will continue non-conference play against Westminster College on Monday December 29 at 6:00PM before turning their attention to the start of SAA competition.