Memphis, TN - The Centre Colonels hit the road to face the Rhodes Lynx but fell 0-2.
The first quarter opened with early fouls on both sides before the Lynx took offensive control with two shots from Alder Dickey, but
Eliza Hensley made key saves to keep Rhodes off the board.
Midway through, Centre defense was tested as Rhodes kept the pressure on with three back-to-back shots on goal, while Hensley stood strong.
As the first quarter closed, Rhodes Maria Zaporozhski received a green card as both teams traded fouls heading into the second.
The Lynx struggled at the start of the second, earning multiple fouls that kept their offensive momentum from building and put pressure on the Colonels' defense, with multiple shots on goal and a penalty corner for Rhodes to end the quarter.
Rhodes broke through in the third period to take a 1–0 lead over Centre, capitalizing on sustained offensive pressure. After several early penalty corners and scoring opportunities, Rhodes found the back of the net at 37:59 when Maria Zaporozhski scored off an assist from Bella Spina.
Centre goalkeeper
Eliza Hensley kept the Colonels within reach with a series of key saves, denying multiple Rhodes attempts throughout the period, including two consecutive shots by Katelyn Scelfo.
Late in the quarter. Centre also created its own chances, earning back-to-back penalty corners, but Rhodes goalkeeper Caroline Naifeh and defender Layla Anderson kept the Colonels off the scoreboard.
Rhodes carried its one-goal advantage into the fourth period, while Centre looked to mount a comeback and find the equalizer.
Rhodes added an insurance goal in the fourth period to secure a 2–0 victory over Centre. With a 1–0 lead entering the final quarter, Rhodes kept pressuring the Colonels' defense and doubled its lead at 55:48 when Maria Zaporozhski scored her second goal.
Centre looked to respond with back-to-back penalty corners at 52:32 and 52:42.
Tori Drepaul put a shot on goal that Rhodes goalkeeper Caroline Naifeh saved, while
Ashley Hamilton's attempt was blocked.
Despite the chances, Centre couldn't find the equalizer and fell 2-0 to Rhodes.
