WALESKA, GA – The Rhodes College Lynx remain undefeated with a strong 17-9 victory over Reinhardt University Eagles on the road at Ken White Field. A balanced offensive effort and a dominant defensive performance allowed the Lynx to control the pace throughout the game, improving their record to 2-0 on the season.
Key Performances:
From the opening whistle, Rhodes asserted itself with a dominant first quarter, jumping out to a 5-1 lead. Freshman,
Delaney O'Mailey got the scoring started at the 11:24 mark, followed by quick goals from junior
Caroline Kardian and senior
Molly Heidrick. Reinhardt attempted to respond, but the Lynx defense remained resilient, forcing turnovers and limiting quality shot opportunities. Lynx offense continued to generate chances, with senior
Anna Erskine and junior
Riley Schutt finding the net late in the period to maintain their lead. Rhodes regained full control in the second half, outscoring Reinhardt 8-3. The Lynx defense tightened up, allowing just three goals after halftime, while the offense remained aggressive. Senior goalkeeper
Olivia Wood tallied 7 saves on the day. Freshman
Payton Stevens and Erskine contributed third-quarter goals, while Kardian added two more goals to end the game. The Lynx fired off 40 total shots, compared to Reinhardt's 20, and won the draw control battle 17-12. The defensive unit also forced 18 turnovers while limiting Reinhardt's clears to just 23-of-30. The versatility of the Lynx offense resulted in 9 different goal scorers.
Notables:
Junior,
Caroline Kardian reached a career milestone of 100 points in today's matchup against the Eagles. Kardian will look to keep pushing the momentum for the Lynx as they continue to play through the season.
Looking Forward To:
The Lynx will return home for their home opener against Meredith College on Friday, February 28th, at Mason Field in Memphis, TN, at 3:00PM. This will mark the first meeting between Rhodes and Meredith. The Lynx will aim to stay undefeated and showcase their dominance on their home turf.
