Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Meredith College
In a high-intensity matchup filled with momentum swings and a dominant late surge, Rhodes defeated Meredith College by a final score of 22–12 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The contest remained tightly contested through three quarters before the Lynx erupted for 11 goals in the fourth quarter.
Key Performances
Sam Horowitz led the scoring effort for the Lynx, recording five goals and one assist while consistently finding openings in the Meredith defense. His finishing ability helped Rhodes build momentum during critical stretches of the game.
Delaney O'Mailey delivered an outstanding all-around offensive performance, finishing with three goals and four assists for a team-high seven points, helping orchestrate the Lynx attack and creating scoring opportunities for teammates.
Sadie McRae also played a pivotal role with three goals and two assists, while Payton Stevens added three goals to the Rhodes scoring effort. Caroline Kardian contributed two goals, one assist, and 14 draw controls, helping Rhodes maintain possession throughout the contest. First-year Sydney Miles added an exciting moment late in the game, scoring the final goal of the contest in the last fast-break effort of the game.
Defensive Effort
Rhodes paired its offensive surge with a strong defensive performance, collecting 30 ground balls and forcing 14 caused turnovers. Maddie BeVier led the defensive unit with five caused turnovers and six ground balls, repeatedly disrupting Meredith's offensive possessions. Rory Monahan and Sam Horowitz each added five ground balls, while Daryn Raleigh contributed four ground balls to help the Lynx maintain defensive pressure throughout the game.
In goal, Annabelle Kinzel anchored the defense with a full 60-minute performance, recording four saves to earn the win. Her steady presence helped the Lynx weather Meredith's early offensive runs and maintain control as Rhodes pulled away in the second half.
Game Highlights
Rhodes opened the game with early goals from Payton Stevens and Maddie BeVier to establish early momentum, but Meredith responded to tie the game at 3–3 by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter remained tightly contested, with both teams trading goals before Rhodes carried a 7–7 tie into halftime. The Lynx began to pull ahead in the third quarter with key goals from Delaney O'Mailey, Sam Horowitz, and Sadie McRae to take an 11–10 lead heading into the final quarter. Rhodes then dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 11 goals in the final 15 minutes. Horowitz added three goals during the stretch, while Alban Erdle, Lucy Carter, McRae, and Stevens all contributed to the offensive surge that sealed the 22–12 victory. Sydney Miles punctuated the performance with the final goal as the clock ran down.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. University of Lynchburg
With the win, Rhodes improves to 5–1 on the season and will look to carry its momentum into the next matchup against University of Lynchburg. The Lynx will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 13th, as Rhodes aims to build on its offensive performance and continue their strong start to the season.
