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Rhodes College Athletics

Kelsey
60
Sewanee Sewan 11-13,4-7 SAA
72
Winner Rhodes Rhodes 6-17,4-7 SAA
Sewanee Sewan
11-13,4-7 SAA
60
Final
72
Rhodes Rhodes
6-17,4-7 SAA
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Sewanee Sewan 11 11 16 22 60
Rhodes Rhodes 22 15 10 25 72

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Nur Hamada '26

Rhodes Lynx Secure Victory at Home Over Sewanee Tigers in Hard-Fought Battle

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Rhodes College Lynx secured a 72-60 victory over the Sewanee Tigers in a hard-fought conference match up at Mallory Gymnasium. The win marked a strong performance by the Lynx, who capitalized on efficient shooting and strong rebounding to outpace the Tigers.

Key Performances:
  • Avery Marsh: Leading with a game-high of 21 points, shooting 6-of-11 from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. Tallied 7 assists and 8 rebounds.
  • AC Milam: Tallying 17 points and 8 rebounds while hitting all six of her free throws.
  • Audrey Griffith: Added 11 points, including a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.
  • Kelsey Willingham: Controlled the glass with 7 rebounds.
  • A'niya Lagarde: Contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Game Recap:
Rhodes set the tone early with a dominant first quarter, outscoring Sewanee 22-11. The Lynx continued to apply pressure in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 37-22 lead. The Tigers struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-15 from three-point range. Rhodes sealed the run and held on to a 47-38 lead entering the fourth quarter. The Lynx win with clutch free-throw shooting, hitting 10-of-11 attempts. A key three-pointer by Griffith and strong defensive stops helped Rhodes pull away with the 72-60 victory.

Team Statistics:
  • Rhodes shot 47.2% from the field, compared to Sewanee's 32%.
  • The Lynx dominated on the board with 46-38.
  • Rhodes capitalized at the free-throw line, shooting 86.4% (19-of-22), while Sewanee managed just 63.2% (12-of-19).
  • Fast break points: Rhodes 10, Sewanee 0.
  • Bench points: Rhodes 35, Sewanee 0.
The Lynx will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup against Centre College on Sunday as they finish their last  in-conference game.
 
Looking Forward To:
Rhodes College will play Centre College in their next game on Sunday, February 16th at 1:00PM in Mallory Gymnasium in Memphis, TN. The Lynx will aim to build on their recent win and secure another conference victory.

History:
Rhodes College and Centre College have faced off many times over the years. Centre currently holding a slight advantage in the overall series at 38-33. In their most recent matchup on January 19, 2025, Centre beat Rhodes 63-52. Historically, Rhodes performed well at home holding an 18-14 record against Centre in Memphis. With a total of 4,476 points scored between the two teams in their matchups, this rivalry stays a competitive and exciting one in the conference schedule.
 
 
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