Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Berry College 

In a high-intensity conference matchup filled with offensive firepower and sustained momentum, the Rhodes College men's lacrosse team defeated Berry 18–9 on March 21 in Mount Berry, Georgia. The Lynx controlled the game from the opening whistle, using a fast start and balanced scoring attack to secure a decisive road victory.

Rhodes set the tone early, jumping out to a 4–0 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. The Lynx continued to dictate the pace throughout the game, outscoring Berry in every quarter and showcasing their depth on the offensive end. A late third-quarter surge followed by a dominant fourth quarter allowed Rhodes to pull away and double up the Vikings by the final horn.

Key Performances

Gavin Nagle and Andrew Murphy led the offensive charge with four goals each, combining for eight of Rhodes' 18 goals. Nagle added a clutch stretch in the fourth quarter with back-to-back man-down goals, while Murphy's aggressive attacking style helped keep constant pressure on the Berry defense.

Griffin Galloway contributed a strong all-around performance with three goals and multiple assists, helping orchestrate the offense and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

A balanced scoring effort continued with John Mori, Wyatt Bounds, and Ford Stratton each adding key goals, while Lucas Pagliarulo chipped in with a goal and an assist. Rhodes saw eight different players find the back of the net, highlighting the team's depth and unselfish play.

Game Highlights

Rhodes wasted no time establishing control, scoring four unanswered goals in the first quarter, including strikes from Wyatt Bounds, Griffin Galloway, and Colin Finnigan. to build an early cushion.

The Lynx extended their lead in the second quarter behind goals from Bounds, Galloway, and Mori, taking an 8–2 advantage into halftime.

Berry showed signs of life in the third quarter with a brief scoring run, but Rhodes responded emphatically. A pair of goals in the final seconds of the period—including one from Murphy off a feed from Nagle—shifted momentum firmly back in favor of the Lynx.

Rhodes sealed the victory with a dominant fourth quarter, scoring six goals, including a key sequence from Murphy and Pagliarulo, along with two man-down goals from Nagle to cap off the 18–9 win.

Up Next: Rhodes vs. Centre College 

With the victory, Rhodes improves to 6–4 overall and 2–0 in conference play, continuing to build momentum early in the SAA schedule. The Lynx will look to carry their high-powered offense and strong team play into their next matchup against Centre College on March 28 at noon as Rhodes aims to extend its winning streak and strengthen its position in the conference standings.