Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Sewanee
Rhodes football regained the Orgill Cup on Saturday with a thrilling 39-37 victory over rival Sewanee at McGee Field. The Lynx overcame a 30-21 third-quarter deficit and secured the win with a 35-yard field goal from Grady Jones as time expired.
After Sewanee opened the scoring with a field goal, Brennan Keim put Rhodes on the board with a one-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Robert Daniel added a nine-yard rushing score, and Keim connected with Maxwell Owen for a two-yard touchdown pass to give the Lynx a 21-17 halftime lead.
Sewanee scored twice in the third quarter to take a 30-21 advantage, but Rhodes answered with a 15-yard touchdown reception by Sani Bartlett from Keim. In the fourth, Keim broke free for a 43-yard rushing touchdown, with Bartlett completing the two-point conversion pass to give Rhodes a 36-30 lead. After Sewanee reclaimed the lead, the Lynx drove down the field, setting up Jones' game-winning kick as the clock hit zero.
Key Performances
Keim accounted for three touchdowns, including two rushing scores and one passing touchdown. Bartlett recorded a 15-yard touchdown reception and completed the two-point conversion pass. Daniel added a rushing touchdown, while Jones delivered the game-winning 35-yard field goal.
Game Highlights
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Rhodes scored 21 points in the second quarter.
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The Lynx overcame a nine-point third-quarter deficit.
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Jones connected on the 35-yard field goal as time expired to secure the 39-37 victory and bring the Orgill Cup back to Rhodes.
Up Next: Rhodes vs Trinity UniversityÂ
The Lynx will be back home next Saturday at 2PM for homecoming and senior day against Trinity University.Â
