SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's basketball team suffered a 72-58 setback to the Lynx of Rhodes College in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest Friday night inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Rhodes (14-2, 6-0) 72, Sewanee (6-12, 1-7) 58
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Rhodes sprinted out to a 20-5 lead with 2:40 left in the opening quarter before Sewanee was forced to burn a timeout.
-Despite the slow start, Sewanee was able to go toe-to-toe with the visitors, outscoring the Lynx, 35-33, in the second and third quarters.
-Rhodes is receiving votes in the latest Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) poll.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Ellie Treanton and
Keisha Phillips each recorded 13 points to lead the Purple and White. Treanton contributed three thefts, while Phillips corralled six boards.
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Ashley Stewart mad three triples in the gae, while
Abby Young posted nine boards.
RHODES KEY STATISTICS
-Catherine Althoff posted 8-of-15 from the floor in 28 bench minutes and totaled 24 points.
-Alli Mayeux continued her season average on points and rebounds, as she dropped a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
UP NEXT
Sewanee concludes the weekend homestand with Hendrix College on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
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