Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Hendrix College
Rhodes men's basketball continued its undefeated start to the season with a 102-59 victory over Hendrix on Friday night at Mallory Gymnasium. The Lynx came out strong, taking a 58-22 lead into halftime before finishing with their highest scoring output of the young season.
Trevor Lombard led Rhodes with 24 points, shooting 7-of-16 from the field and connecting on six three-pointers. Shawn Jones Jr. added 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Sam Maddox and Jayson Njoga each contributed 11 points. Lombard also recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds.
Key Performances
Mason Bennett dished out a team-high eight assists, while Lombard added four assists. Rhodes had five players score in double figures and finished with 51 rebounds and 22 assists.
Game Highlights
The Lynx shot 47.1 percent from the field and connected on 15 three-pointers. Rhodes recorded 33 fast-break points, scored 36 points in the paint and converted 25 points off turnovers. The Rhodes bench also contributed 31 points.
Up Next: Rhodes vs No. 4 Emory University
The Lynx are set to face No. 4 Emory University at home on Sunday at 3PM.
