Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Sewanee
In a hard-fought Southern Athletic Association matchup filled with physical play and late-game intensity, the Rhodes College women's basketball team defeated Sewanee 66–63 on February 13 at Mallory Gymnasium in Memphis, Tennessee. The contest featured multiple lead changes and a tense fourth-quarter push from the Tigers, but the Lynx executed down the stretch to secure the home victory and move to 3-8 in conference play.
Key Performances
Avery Marsh led the scoring effort for the Lynx, finishing with 15 points while knocking down three shots from beyond the arc. She also contributed six assists and five steals, impacting the game on both ends of the floor and helping Rhodes generate key transition opportunities.
Alyssa Bongiovanni controlled the glass with a dominant 12-rebound performance to go along with 14 points, recording a double-double and anchoring the Lynx inside presence. Juliet Howell added 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Mackenzie McKown chipped in eight points and two blocks.
Off the bench, Annabelle Tobin provided a spark with 10 points on efficient shooting, including two three-pointers that proved crucial in maintaining Rhodes' momentum during pivotal stretches.
Game Highlights
Rhodes opened the contest with a narrow 15–13 lead after the first quarter and maintained a slim advantage at halftime, tied 31–31 after two quarters of back-and-forth action. The Lynx gained separation in the third quarter, shooting 40 percent from the field and hitting four three-pointers to take a 47–41 lead into the final frame.
Sewanee responded with a strong fourth-quarter surge, trimming the deficit and keeping the outcome in doubt. However, Rhodes capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off miscues, and came up with timely defensive stops in the closing possessions to hold on for the three-point win in front of 205 fans.
Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Centre College
In a Southern Athletic Association matchup that shifted momentum after the opening frame, the Rhodes College women's basketball team fell to Centre, 68–40, on February 15 at Mallory Gymnasium in Memphis, Tennessee. The Lynx came out strong early but were unable to keep pace as Centre used a dominant middle stretch to pull away.
Key Performances
Alyssa Bongiovanni led the scoring effort for the Lynx with 16 points on an efficient 8-of-13 shooting performance. She also dominated the glass, pulling down a career high 17 rebounds to record a double-double and anchor Rhodes inside.
Kelsey Willingham added 11 points, while Juliet Howell chipped in six points and four assists. Audrey Griffith contributed five points and three assists, helping facilitate the offense against Centre's defensive pressure.
Game Highlights
Rhodes opened the game with energy, taking a 15–8 lead after the first quarter behind strong defensive play and efficient shooting. However, Centre responded in the second quarter, holding the Lynx to just four points and flipping the momentum heading into halftime.
The Colonels continued to build their advantage in the third quarter, shooting 45 percent from the field and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities. Rhodes battled throughout the second half, but Centre's depth and 41 bench points proved decisive in the final outcome.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. Oglethorpe University
With the result, Rhodes moves to 7-16 overall and 3-9 in SAA play as the Lynx look to regroup and finish the season strong in the closing stretch of conference competition.
