MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The 17th-ranked Rhodes College Lynx are headed to the NCAA Division III Playoffs after clinching the automatic berth on Sunday in a 3-1 win over Millsaps.
Jessie Cassidy's goal just 26 seconds into the match set the tone for the home team, as Major goalkeeper Elizabeth Sooby mishandled the ball after Kara Purdy's attempt and Cassidy fired in the rebound.
Millsaps found the equalizer in the 17th minute to knot the match at 1-1, as junior Leslie Robichaux scored her second goal in as many matches and 10th of the year.
However, back-to-back goals from Diana Buss in a span of 32 seconds was more than enough for the Lynx to hang onto a 3-1 halftime lead for the win on Senior Day. Becca Clarin earned the win in net in 65 minutes of work with one save.
Rhodes improved to 14-3-1 overall and 8-1 in SCAC play, while Millsaps slipped to 13-7 to finish the year with the most wins in the modern women's soccer era (1991-present).