SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's lacrosse team dropped a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest to Rhodes College, 23-10, Sunday afternoon from Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Rhodes (6-5, 2-0) 23, Sewanee (7-6, 1-2) 10
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Despite each team trading a goal in the opening five minutes of the game, Rhodes scored three straight to make it a 4-1 advantage.
-Leading 6-3 with 13:05 to go in the second, the Lynx went on an 11-1 run into the third quarter to put the game out of reach.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Marlin Price won nine draw controls to lead the Tigers on Sunday.
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Sally Herrington and
Emma Burns each scored twice.
-On defense, Herrington,
Brooke Sigmon and
Lauren Stallings each had two caused turnovers.
RHODES KEY STATISTICS
-Ten different Lynx scored on Sunday, led by Carina Wesker and Caroline Kardian with four goals apiece. Kardian added 11 draws.
-Emily Bruner scored eight points thanks to five assists and three goals.
UP NEXT
The home stand continues for the Purple and White on Wednesday night when DePauw (Ind.) makes the trip to the mountain for a 6 p.m. opening draw.
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