ATLANTA, GA – In a high-scoring battle on the road, women's lacrosse came away with a hard-fought 17-15 victory over Oglethorpe University on Saturday afternoon. The Lynx showed resilience and grit, outscoring the Stormy Petrels 9-5 in the second half to complete the comeback. Senior standout
Anna Erskine led the charge with an impressive five-goal performance, including the game-sealing goal with just three seconds left on the clock.
Key Performances:
Rhodes wasted no time battling back from an early deficit, with
Riley Schutt and
Caroline Kardian netting goals in the opening quarter to keep the game within reach.
Anna Erskine and
Delaney O'Mailey combined for a series of smart offensive plays, with Erskine finishing the first half with a hat trick. Despite trailing 10-8 at halftime, the Lynx regrouped and took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Stormy Petrels 5-3 thanks to strong plays in the draw circle by
Sam Horowitz,
Maddie BeVier,
Bari Pinkett, and Kardian. O'Mailey added two goals and two assists in a fast-paced, physical contest. Rhodes' balanced scoring effort featured eight different goal scorers, including
Molly Heidrick,
Amelia Giese,
Anna Samuelson,
Payton Stevens,
Alban Erdle, and Schutt. Erdle was a catalyst in transition, notching two assists and a crucial fourth-quarter goal to keep the momentum on Rhodes' side. The Lynx dominated the draw controls 26-10, allowing them to control possession in the closing stages of the game. With the score tight late in the fourth, Rhodes leaned on its veterans, and Erskine delivered once again scoring her fifth goal with just three seconds remaining to seal the 17-15 victory. Defensively,
Olivia Wood and
Ford Hoon made timely stops in goal, finishing with five saves total to preserve the win.
Looking Ahead:
Women's lacrosse will return to action on Thursday, April 17th, as they travel to take on the University of Chicago at 6:00 PM in Chicago, IL.
