Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Sewanee
The Rhodes College men's basketball team picked up a 71–64 Southern Athletic Association road victory over Sewanee on January 9, 2026, at Juhan Gymnasium. The Lynx led for most of the contest and held off a late Sewanee push to secure the conference win.
Rhodes carried a 37–32 advantage into halftime after an efficient first half on both ends of the floor. The Lynx maintained control after the break, using defensive pressure and timely scoring to keep Sewanee at arm's length throughout the second half.
Key Performances
Jackson Huxtable led all scorers with 22 points while adding four blocks to anchor Rhodes defensively. Trevor Lombard followed with 15 points and five steals, and Sam Maddox added 14 points, knocking down three three-pointers.
Shawn Jones Jr. contributed 11 points and eight rebounds, while the Lynx forced 20 Sewanee turnovers and converted them into key points throughout the night.
Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Centre College
The Rhodes College men's basketball team used a dominant second-half performance to secure a 70–58 Southern Athletic Association victory over Centre College on January 11, 2026, at Alumni Gymnasium. After trailing at halftime, the Lynx outscored the Colonels 48–28 over the final 20 minutes to pull away on the road.
Rhodes entered the break down 30–22 before flipping the momentum with efficient shooting and defensive pressure in the second half. The Lynx shot over 64 percent from the floor after halftime, controlling the paint and limiting Centre's scoring opportunities to close out the win.
Key Performances
Jackson Huxtable led all scorers with 21 points, adding three steals as he paced the Lynx on both ends of the floor. Shawn Jones Jr. followed with 14 points, while Trevor Lombard chipped in 12 points and two steals.
Cass Ramberg provided a strong spark off the bench, finishing with 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds, helping Rhodes control the glass during the decisive stretch.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. Trinity University and Southwestern University
Rhodes continues Southern Athletic Association play against new conference members Trinity University on January 16 at 8:00 PM and Southwestern University on January 18 at 2:00 PM, with both matchups taking place at home at Mallory Gymnasium.
