Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Sewanee
Rhodes field hockey earned a 2-0 victory over Sewanee on Saturday at Mason Field, improving to 12-1 overall and completing an undefeated 5-0 run in CFHC play. With the win, the Lynx secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming CFHC postseason tournament. Rhodes scored once in the first quarter and added an insurance goal in the second half to secure its fifth conference victory and preserve the shutout.
Key Performances
Maria Zaporozhski opened the scoring with a goal at 12:12 in the first quarter. Alder Dickey added the second goal at 31:40 to give Rhodes a two-goal advantage. Rhodes goalkeeper , Caroline Naifeh, recorded two saves to help preserve the shutout.
Game Highlights
Zaporozhski gave the Lynx an early lead late in the first quarter. Dickey extended the advantage early in the third quarter, and Rhodes' defense held firm the rest of the way. The Lynx finished with nine shots, including three on goal, and recorded five penalty corners while limiting Sewanee to three shots on goal. The Lynx have only allowed just 10 goals on the year, showcasing the strength and cohesiveness of the backline.
Up Next: No. 1 Rhodes vs CFHC Tournament
Rhodes heads into the CFHC postseason tournament as the No. 1 seed after completing an undefeated conference season and becoming regular season champions. The tournament is slated for November 6-8 at Concordia University in Mequon, WI.
