Women’s soccer team loses season-opener at Rhodes, 3-0
The Olivet College women’s soccer team lost its season-opener, 3-0, to Rhodes (Tenn.) College today at the Rhodes Lynx Classic. The Comets look to bounce back from the loss when they play Maryville (Tenn.) College at noon CT/1 p.m. ET.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Olivet
(0-1)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Rhodes (Tenn.)
(1-0)
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
Team Stats
Rhodes (Tenn.)
| Game Statistics | Olivet | Rhodes (Tenn.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (2) | 23 (14) |
| Saves | 11 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Olivet College women's soccer team lost its season-opener, 3-0, to Rhodes (Tenn.) College today at the Rhodes Lynx Classic. The Comets look to bounce back from the loss when they play Maryville (Tenn.) College at noon CT/1 p.m. ET.
Rhodes led 1-0 at halftime behind a goal in the 38th minute. The Lynx added to their lead with two goals in a span of just under 10 minutes in the second half.
For the game, Olivet was out-shot 23-4. Juniors Becca Gaarde (Parma Western) and Grace Ross (Adrian/Tecumseh) each placed a shot-on-goal. Playing in her first collegiate game, freshman Patty Groh (Mason) recorded 11 saves and played all 90 minutes in goal.
After tomorrow's game, the Comets will be off until next Friday, Sept. 9, when they play at John Carroll (Ohio) University. Game time is 5 p.m.
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