Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Austin College
Rhodes men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a 69-66 comeback victory over Austin College on Saturday afternoon at Mallory Gymnasium. Trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Lynx responded with a strong second-half performance, outscoring the Kangaroos 43-33 to secure the three-point win.
Trent Medearis led Rhodes with 17 points off the bench, shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 7-for-8 at the free-throw line. Michael Fisch added 11 points, including three three-pointers, while Shawn Jones Jr. and Jayson Njoga each finished with nine points. Will Ballard contributed seven points.
Key Performances
Medearis paced the Lynx with 17 points, while Fisch added 11. Rhodes received 42 points from its bench and forced 13 turnovers, converting those opportunities into 18 points.
Game Highlights
Rhodes shot 80.8 percent from the free-throw line, going 21-for-26. The Lynx also held a 42-14 advantage in bench points and outscored Austin 43-33 in the second half.
Up Next: Rhodes vs Eureka College
The Lynx will be back in action at home tomorrow at 3PM when they take on Eureka College.
