Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Eureka College
Rhodes men's basketball continued its strong start to the season with a 96-66 victory over Eureka on Sunday afternoon at Mallory Gymnasium. The Lynx established control in the first half, taking a 40-25 lead into the break before extending their advantage with 56 second-half points to finish with a 30-point win.
Rhodes had a balanced scoring effort, with six players finishing with at least eight points. Trent Medearis recorded 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field and went 4-of-4 at the free-throw line. Jayson Njoga added 14 points and six rebounds, while Sam Maddox contributed 11 points, including two three-pointers. Chase Lamey knocked down three shots from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
Key Performances
The Lynx shared the ball effectively, recording 20 assists on 34 made field goals. Trevor Lombard led Rhodes with six assists, while Mason Bennett and Will Ballard each added four. Njoga and Shawn Jones Jr. contributed eight rebounds apiece, helping Rhodes finish with 53 total rebounds.
Game Highlights
Rhodes scored 40 points in the paint and added 23 fast-break points. The Lynx connected on 14 three-pointers and received 53 points from their bench. Rhodes also forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and shot 46.5 percent from the field in the second half.
Up Next: Rhodes vs Hendrix College
The Lynx are back in action at home on Friday the 13th at 7PM against Hendrix College.
