Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Colorado College
The Rhodes College women's lacrosse team saw its NCAA Tournament run come to an end on Sunday afternoon, falling to Colorado College 20-7 at Washburn Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Lynx conclude the season with a 15-4 overall record after capturing the SAA Championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Colorado College used a fast offensive start to take control early, scoring six first-quarter goals and building a 13-4 halftime advantage. Despite the deficit, Rhodes continued to battle throughout the second half, highlighted by a strong stretch in the third quarter.
Key Performances
Delaney O'Mailey led the Lynx offense with three goals, scoring twice during a Rhodes run in the third quarter.
Payton Stevens added one goal and one assist, while
Maddie BeVier,
Sadie McRae, and
Alban Erdle each scored once.
Sam Horowitz contributed two assists, both coming on O'Mailey goals during the second half surge for the Lynx.
Game Highlights
Rhodes opened the game evenly after
Maddie BeVier scored to tie the contest at 1-1 early in the first quarter, but Colorado College answered with a 5-0 run to take control of the momentum.
The Lynx continued to compete throughout the afternoon, getting goals from
Sadie McRae and
Alban Erdle to cut into the deficit during the opening half.
Delaney O'Mailey later sparked Rhodes in the third quarter with back-to-back goals off assists from
Sam Horowitz, trimming the margin to 14-6 midway through the period.
Payton Stevens added a fourth-quarter goal for Rhodes, but Colorado College responded late to close out the 20-7 victory.
Season Notes
Rhodes closes the 2026 campaign with another historic season that included an SAA regular season title, the programs 10th SAA Championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
