BEREA, OH– The Rhodes College Lynx battled hard against Baldwin Wallace, but fell short in a closely contested matchup with a final score of 17-14. Despite the loss, the Lynx showed resilience and had several standout performances on both ends of the field.

Key Performances:
• Drew Downes – 4 goals, 2 assists, 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
• Andrew Murphy – 3 goals
• John Mori – 3 goals, 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
• Dylan Farley – 15 won face-offs, 6 ground balls
• Aidan Malnati – 3 ground balls
• Ben Johnson – 2 caused turnovers
• David Hart – 2 caused turnovers
• Charlie Herlocher – 9 saves

Rhodes started off gradually, trailing 5-1 after the first quarter. However, the Lynx responded in the second quarter by outscoring the Yellow Jackets 4-3 to close the halftime gap to 8-5. Drew Downes' lead in goals and defensive plays from David Hart and Ben Johnson helped keep the game within reach. Baldwin Wallace extended their lead in the third quarter, but Rhodes never backed down. An explosive fourth quarter saw the Lynx score eight goals. Downes, Murphy, and Mori led the charge to push for the momentum shift. The Lynx held an edge in faceoffs, winning 17, and dominated the ground ball battle with 24. The Lynx's clearing efficiency also helped maintain offensive possessions. Charlie Herlocher had a good showing in cage with 9 total saves.

Team Statistics:
Goals: 14
Shots: 44
Extra Man: 2-3
Ground Balls: 24
Saves: 9
Faceoffs: 17
Clears: 22-24
Caused Turnovers: 12

Looking Forward To:
The Lynx now shift their attention to their next challenge against Capital University on Sunday, February 23rd, in Columbus, OH at 11:00 AM.

History:
The Lynx have faced off with the Comets once, with Rhodes securing a 19-14 victory on March 2, 2024, in Memphis, TN. Rhodes dominated early by building a large lead despite Capital's late push. The Lynx aim to continue their success on Sunday.