ATLANTA, Ga. – The Rhodes Lynx delivered a dominant 27-6 victory over Oglethorpe on the road, improving to 7-4 overall and 2-0 in conference play. A relentless offensive attack and suffocating defense allowed the Lynx to control the game from start to finish.
Key Performances:
Rhodes set the tone early, exploding for nine goals in the first quarter while limiting Oglethorpe to just one. The Lynx kept their foot on the gas in the second quarter, adding 10 more goals to take a commanding 19-2 halftime lead. The Lynx dominated possession throughout, outshooting Oglethorpe 70-17 and putting 50 shots on goal compared to just 10 from the Stormy Petrels. Their efficiency in transition was evident, winning 33 of 37 faceoffs and controlling the ground ball battle 79-30. Rhodes' defense was relentless, forcing 36 turnovers and holding Oglethorpe to just one extra-man goal on two attempts.
Oglethorpe managed a brief push in the third quarter, scoring three goals, but Rhodes quickly responded with five of their own. The Lynx sealed the win with three goals in the final period, maintaining their dominance on both ends of the field. In goal, Rhodes' defense stood strong, allowing just four total saves while Oglethorpe's goalkeepers were under constant pressure, recording 23 saves. The Lynx backline played a crucial role in disrupting Oglethorpe's offensive rhythm and limiting quality scoring opportunities.
Looking Ahead:
Rhodes will now shift focus to their upcoming matchup against Sewanee on Friday, April 4, at 7:00pm on Crain Field in Memphis, TN. The Lynx aim to keep their strong conference run going.
