DANVILLE, KY – To start off the 2025 season, the Rhodes College Lynx showcased their resilience taking the game away by a single point in a 13-12 contest. Despite the cold and relentless rain, the Lynx fought through adversity with a dominant defensive ride and clutch performances from all sides of the ball that sealed the hard-earned victory.
Key Performances:
From the opening whistle, Rhodes came out aggressive, setting the pace with unassisted goals from freshman
Anna Samuelson and senior
Molly Heidrick. Their intensity led to an early 4-3 lead after the first quarter, highlighted by junior
Caroline Kardian's goal while up a player. Baldwin Wallace responded in the second quarter, briefly taking the lead, but the Lynx countered with scores from senior
Anna Erskine, Kardian, and Samuelson, regaining an 8-5 advantage heading into halftime. The Lynx attackers applied relentless pressure on Baldwin Wallace's clears, forcing turnovers and disrupting their offensive rhythm. The defensive hustle set the tone with sophomore,
Maddie BeVier scooping up 5 ground balls and senior
Bari Pinkett tallying 5 draw controls allowing the Lynx to execute on key opportunities. Baldwin Wallace battled back in the second half, but goals from junior
Nur Hamada in the third and fourth quarters helped keep Rhodes ahead. Freshman
Amelia Giese's goal gave the Lynx some breathing room. With time winding down, senior
Olivia Wood delivered a clutch game-winning save, securing the victory and finishing with eight total stops on the day.
Team Statistics:
Shots: 31
Saves: 8
Clears: 17-19
Ground Balls:16
Draw Controls: 12
Free-Position Shots: 6-9
Looking Forward: Rhodes College vs. Reinhardt University
The Lynx will look to build on their momentum as they travel to Waleska, GA, to face Reinhardt University for the first time on Saturday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM.
