Game Recap: No. 4 Rhodes vs. No. 1 Centre College
The No. 4-seeded Rhodes women's soccer team saw its SAA Tournament run come to an end Friday evening, falling 2-1 to No. 1 seed Centre in the semifinals at Bob Pearson Field in Rome, Georgia. The Lynx battled back to tie the contest late in the second half, but Centre answered less than two minutes later to secure the victory.
Centre opened the scoring in the 14th minute when SAA Offensive Player of the Year Zara McCarthy found the back of the net, giving the Colonels a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime. Rhodes continued to battle in the second half, eventually finding the equalizer in the 85th minute when Ellie Lawrence scored off an assist from Audrey Rush. However, Centre regained the lead in the 87th minute on an unfortunate own goal to seal the 2-1 result.
Key Performances
Lawrence scored her third goal of the season to bring the Lynx level late in the second half, while Rush recorded the assist. The Rhodes goalkeeper Gabi Garza finished with four saves.
Game Highlights
Rhodes recorded eight shots, including four on goal, while Centre finished with nine shots and five on target. The Lynx earned four corner kicks and increased their offensive pressure in the second half, outshooting the Colonels 6-2 over the final 45 minutes.
