MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels picked up their second Southern Athletic Association win at Rhodes with a 3-1 victory against the Lynx on Saturday.

Sophomore Ashlynn Stephens led with a career high 22 kills, followed by Cate Rosenthal with 15. Libero Sofia Cendoya tallied 25 digs, Briella Kohler recorded 20, and Ellie Alfonso had 19. Autumn Lilly recorded 28 assists and five service aces.

The Lynx managed to earn five consecutive points to open the first set, then a kill from Cendoya got the Petrels back on track. Oglethorpe was able to gain the lead at 15-14 and strengthened it with two more points after kills from Stephens and Kohler. Rhodes was ready for a fight and was the first to reach set point, but the Petrels did not allow them to win. After several tense minutes, Oglethorpe won the set 30-28.

The second set also began with Rhodes taking the lead, but the Petrels fought back once again. Just like the first set, Rhodes was the first to reach set point, but Oglethorpe won came back from 24-23 to win 26-24 after a kill from Stephens.

Everything was lined up for Oglethorpe to take a clean sweep, but Rhodes had a few tricks up their sleeves in the third set, winning 25-22. 

Oglethorpe made a comeback in the fourth and final set, giving Rhodes a taste of their own medicine with a 25-22 win. This 3-1 victory marked Oglethorpe's second SAA win for the season so far.  

Match Notes 

• Stephens' previous career high was 15 kills, set earlier this season.
• The Petrels have won the last four matches against Rhodes, their longest winning streak against the Lynx during the all-time history.
• Rhodes' SAA record is now 0-7 while Oglethorpe improved to 2-4. 

Up Next 

Oglethorpe will play at Hendrix Sunday at 1 p.m. The next home match is set for Friday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. against Centre.

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