MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For the second time this season, the Hendrix College women's basketball team defeated Rhodes College by a score of 51-38 at Mallory Gymnasium Saturday afternoon in Southern Athletic Association play.

The host Lynx (7-8, 1-3) led 5-3 early in the first quarter, but the Warriors (12-3, 3-1) went on an 11-0 run to gain a 14-5 lead with 3:21 left in the opening period. Hendrix would maintain the lead throughout the rest of the contest, including a 28-18 advantage at halftime.

Rhodes would cut the deficit to six points late in the third quarter, but the Orange & Black led by double digits for the final eight minutes of the game.

For the game, Hendrix shot 36.7 percent (18-of-49), 5-of-16 from beyond the arc and 10-of-16 at the free throw line. Rhodes shot 24.6 percent (14-of-57) from the field, 3-of-17 from outside and 7-of-8 at the line. The Warriors held a huge 44-31 rebound advantage.

Hendrix Notes
- It was the first season sweep of Rhodes since the 2003-04 season.
- Senior point guard Caitlin Kriesel-Bigler, who leads the SAA in scoring, netted 16 points and dished out three assists. She hit a trio of three-pointers.
- Sophomore center Sara Dyslin recorded her fifth double-double of the season with 13 points and 13 boards. She also had a season-high four blocked shots.
- Sophomore forward Heather Prowse grabbed eight rebounds and senior forward Katy Gallien pulled down four.
- Breann Forbes and Anna King each scored six points. King also recorded four rebounds and two assists.

Rhodes Notes
- Symone Daniels led the Lynx with 10 points, four steals and two blocks to go with six rebounds.
- Bailey Kramer had eight points and 10 boards.
- Blaire Smith dished out four assists.

Up Next
Hendrix will take on Berry College in SAA competition Friday night in Conway.