Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Trinity University (TX)
In a marquee SAA matchup on Friday night, the Rhodes College men's basketball team delivered a statement performance, knocking off No. 25 Trinity University 79–73 on January 16, 2026, at Mallory Gymnasium. Facing a Tigers squad ranked in the top 25 nationally by D3hoops.com and top 15 in the NPI, the Lynx showcased their depth, perimeter shooting, and poise down the stretch to secure one of their most impressive wins of the season.
Key Performances
Jackson Huxtable paced the Lynx with a team-high 18 points, knocking down three three-pointers while adding seven rebounds and providing steady production throughout the night. His ability to stretch the floor proved critical in keeping Trinity's defense off balance.
Trevor Lombard followed with 17 points, drilling five shots from beyond the arc, while Sam Maddox delivered an efficient shooting performance, scoring 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three-point range.
Point guard Shawn Jones Jr. turned in an all-around performance, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, controlling tempo and facilitating the offense during key stretches. Off the bench, Tyler Jasek provided a major spark, pouring in 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep.
Game Highlights
Rhodes set the tone early with a strong first half, shooting 52.9 percent from three-point range and building a 42–28 halftime lead behind crisp ball movement and perimeter shooting. Trinity responded in the second half, cutting into the deficit with improved shooting and increased physicality, trimming the lead to single digits in the closing minutes.
The deciding stretch came late in the second half, when the Lynx calmly answered each Trinity push with timely baskets and defensive stops, preserving the lead and closing out the win in front of a lively home crowd of 454.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. Southwestern University
With the win, Rhodes improves to 12–3 overall and 3–1 in SAA play, matching Trinity atop the conference standings. The Lynx now turn their attention to their next matchup against new SAA arrival Southwestern University, set for Sunday, January 18 at 1 p.m. at Mallory Gymnasium, as they look to continue their push in the SAA race.
