Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Millsaps College

The Rhodes College women's basketball team opened Southern Athletic Association play with a 55–36 loss to Millsaps College on January 3, 2026, at Mallory Gymnasium. The contest was competitive early before Millsaps pulled away in the second and third quarters.

Rhodes matched Millsaps in the opening period and trailed just 15–13 after one quarter of play. Offensive momentum slowed in the second quarter, allowing Millsaps to build a halftime advantage. The Lynx continued to battle defensively in the second half but were unable to close the gap.

Key Performances

Kelsey Willingham led Rhodes with 10 points, while Avery Marsh added nine points and four steals. Alyssa Bongiovanni posted a strong effort inside, recording nine points and a team-high 14 rebounds to pace the Lynx on the glass.

Game Highlights

The Lynx opened with strong defensive pressure and controlled the boards early. Millsaps used second-chance points to extend its lead heading into halftime, maintaining control through the final two quarters despite Rhodes' continued effort on both ends.

Up Next: Rhodes vs. Sewanee

Rhodes continues conference play against rival Sewanee on January 9 at 6:00 PM at Sewanee, looking to bounce back and build momentum in upcoming SAA matchups.