Game Recap: No. 1 Rhodes vs. No. 3 Sewanee
Rhodes field hockey captured the CFHC Championship on Sunday with a 1-0 overtime victory over rival Sewanee at Tomasini Stadium. After 70 minutes of scoreless action, the Lynx broke through in overtime as Alder Dickey scored the game-winning goal at 66:34 to secure the championship and the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The Lynx controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting Sewanee 10-2 and holding a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal. Rhodes also earned four penalty corners while limiting Sewanee to three.
Key Performances
Dickey delivered the championship-winning goal in overtime. The Rhodes defense held Sewanee without a goal through regulation, and Lynx goalkeeper Caroline Naifeh recorded one save.
Game Highlights
Rhodes held Sewanee scoreless through all four quarters of regulation. Dickey found the back of the net at 66:34 in overtime to clinch the CFHC Championship and send the Lynx to the NCAA Tournament.
Up Next: Rodes vs NCAA Championships
Rhodes earns the CFHC's automatic bid and advances to the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. The selection show is set for November 8 at 8PM CT.
All-Tournament Team
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Alder Dickey (MVP)
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Maria Zaporozhski
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Zoë Dzialowski
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Lora Chandler
