MEMPHIS – The Millsaps men's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision tonight against the Rhodes Lynx at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex.
The Lynx got on the board in the 25th minute thanks to a Will Cooner goal from Eric Stradley. Rhodes carried the 1-0 advantage into the break.
The Majors snapped a four-game scoreless streak in the 53rd minute thanks to a penalty kick taken by Trey Fontaine, tying the game at one goal apiece with 37 minutes to play.
Unfortunately, the Lynx retook the lead with 18 minutes to go when Christian Kurth got Rhodes' second goal past Major keeper Dylan Broussard. The Majors were unable to answer with a second game-tying goal.
Millsaps was outshot 19-6 on the night. Only one of the Major's six shots was on goal. The Lynx racked up 12 corner kicks to the Majors' one.
Dylan Broussard collected four saves on the night, but allowed both Lynx goals in 90 minutes.
The Majors will now travel over to Conway, Ark. to take on the Hendrix Warriors in a 2:00 p.m. matchup on Sunday.