Game Recap: Rhodes vs. St. John Fisher
In a competitive contest against an undefeated opponent, the Lynx fell to St. John Fisher University by a final score of 24–8 in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite the result, the Lynx continued to battle throughout the matchup, showing resilience and offensive determination against one of the top teams.
Key Performances
John Mori led the scoring effort for the Lynx, scoring four goals. Mori consistently pressured the defense and provided Rhodes with a steady offensive presence, including a pair of early goals that helped keep the Lynx within reach in the opening quarter.
Gavin Nagle delivered an all-around performance, finishing with two goals and two assists while leading the team with 11 shots. His playmaking ability helped create opportunities for teammates and sparked Rhodes' offensive push in the second half.
Andrew Murphy and
Lucas Pagliarulo each added a goal, while several Lynx contributed in the buildup to scoring opportunities.
Charlie Carmouche,
Wyatt Bounds, and
Rhys McCarthy each recorded assists, highlighting Rhodes' ball movement and teamwork.
Rhodes also saw strong contributions in the midfield and defensive areas.
Burke Wade was active at the faceoff X, winning 12 draws and collecting eight ground balls to help maintain possession opportunities for the Lynx. Defensively, the team recorded 32 ground balls and multiple caused turnovers while continuing to compete throughout all four quarters.
Game Highlights
St. John Fisher opened the contest with an early scoring run, but Rhodes responded midway through the first quarter with consecutive goals from Mori to cut the deficit. Murphy added another goal early in the second quarter, keeping the Lynx within striking distance. In the second half, Rhodes continued to generate offensive pressure. Mori added his third goal late in the third quarter, while Pagliarulo finished a clean offensive sequence to bring the Lynx within range heading into the final frame. The fourth quarter featured another strong push from Rhodes as Nagle scored twice and Mori added his fourth goal of the day, demonstrating the Lynx's persistence and effort until the final whistle.
Up Next: Rhodes vs Wittenberg University
Rhodes returns to Crain Field to host Wittenberg University on March 10th in Memphis, Tennessee. Opening faceoff is set for 4:00 PM as the Lynx look to regroup, build on their offensive efforts, and defend their home field.