Game Recap: No. 1 Rhodes vs. No. 4 Centre College - CFHC Semifinal
The Rhodes field hockey team punched its ticket to the CFHC championship game with a 2-1 victory over No. 4 Centre on Friday at Tomasini Stadium. The Lynx got off to a strong start, scoring twice in the first half to take a 2-0 lead into the break. Centre cut the deficit to one in the third quarter, but Rhodes held on defensively in the final period to secure the win and advance to the championship. The Lynx have now won 9 in a row and are going into the championship game with confidence.
Alder Dickey opened the scoring at 4:54 off an assist from Bella Spina. Maria Zaporozhski added the second goal at 23:32, giving the Lynx a two-goal advantage.
Key Performances
Dickey scored the opening goal, while Zaporozhski added a goal of her own. Spina recorded an assist on Dickey's game-opening score.
Game Highlights
Rhodes outshot Centre 12-1, including an 8-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Lynx also held a 10-3 advantage in penalty corners and kept Centre scoreless in the first half.
Up Next: Rhodes vs CFHC Championship
Rhodes advances to the championship game and will face either No. 3 Sewanee or No. 2 Mary Washington on Sunday.
