Game Recap: Rhodes vs. No. 10 Rowan University
Rhodes field hockey advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament with a 3-2 victory over No. 10 Rowan on Wednesday afternoon at Coach Wackar Stadium. The Lynx jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half and held off a second-half comeback attempt by the Profs to secure the postseason win and their eleventh in a row.
Abbie Wallace opened the scoring at 8:42 off an assist from Bella Spina. Just under two minutes later, Layla Anderson doubled the advantage with a goal at 10:30, assisted by Maria Zaporozhski. Dickey added the third goal at 21:05, with Zaporozhski recording her second assist of the game. Rowan scored twice in the second half, but Rhodes held on for the 3-2 victory.
Key Performances
Dickey scored the game-winning goal for the second consecutive game, following her overtime winner in the CFHC Championship. Zaporozhski recorded two assists, while Wallace and Anderson each added a goal. Goalkeeper Caroline Naifeh finished with a season high seven saves, including a huge stop in the final seconds to preserve the victory.
Game Highlights
Rhodes built a three-goal advantage in the first half, scoring twice in the opening 11 minutes. The Lynx held Rowan scoreless through the first two quarters before the Profs found the net twice after halftime. Naifeh recorded seven saves, including a last-second stop, as Rhodes protected its lead and secured the 3-2 win.
Up Next: Rhodes vs NCAA Round 2
Rhodes advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and will face the winner of Bridgewater State and Williams College on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. CT. at Bowdoin College in Brunswick ,Maine.
