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Men's Basketball Caps Historic Season with NCAA Tournament Appearance
The Rhodes College men's basketball team closed out one of the most successful seasons in program history with a hard-fought 88–84 battle against Roanoke College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on March 6, 2026, at the Woodruff PE Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The postseason matchup lived up to its billing, featuring seven ties and three lead changes as the Lynx and Maroons traded momentum throughout the contest. The Lynx entered the NCAA Tournament following a remarkable year that included capturing both the Southern Athletic Association regular season championship and the SAA Tournament title.
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Teams Advance to NCAA Championships
The Womens Lacrosse team secured their 10th SAA Championship in Spring 2026. They advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship, where they concluded their season with a 15-4 overall record. Mens Lacrosse wrapped up another historic campaign in 2026, capturing back-to-back SAA Tournament championships and earning an NCAA Tournament victory over Rivier before falling to No. 1 Tufts.
Rhodes Claims 6 SAA Championships
Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer, Baseball, Men’s Swimming, Women’s Golf, and Men’s Lacrosse all won league championships during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The Women’s Golf team earned the automatic qualifier to the DIII Women’s Golf National Championship. Men’s Lacrosse won the SAA regular season title and the SAA Tournament title. Billy Cameron and Nate Oekerman were named Coaching Staff of the Year. David Hart '25 was named Defensive Player of the Year. Baseball captured the SAA Tournament title and earned an automatic berth into the NCAA DIII National Baseball Tournament. Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the SAA Tournament finals. Bari Pinkett ’25 was named SAA Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Excellence On and Off the Field
Being a student-athlete at Rhodes means you're a scholar first. With strong support systems and close bonds with coaches, our athletes shine both in their sports and their studies.
Our Achievements in 2024-2025
7 SAA Championships: Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Golf, Field Hockey, Baseball, Men's Lacrosse (SAA Regular Searson and SAA Post-season
3 Team NCAA Tournament Appearances: Men's Lacrosse, Baseball, Women's Golf
4 Individual NCAA Tournament Appearances: Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's Track
5 Conference Players of the Year: Men's Lacrosse, Women's Golf, Softball, Women's Lacrosse, Field Hockey
2 Conference Newcomer of the Year: Men's Soccer, Women's Tennis
5 Conference Coaches of the Year: Men's Soccer, Men's Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Women's Golf, Softball
23 First Team All-Conference Selections: Men's Lacrosse (6), Field Hockey (4), Softball (3), Women's Golf (2), Baseball (2), Men's Soccer (2), Men's Tennis (2), Volleyball (1), Women's Tennis (1)
10 First Team All-Tournament: Men's Lacrosse (3), Baseball (2), Softball (1), Men's Soccer (2), Men's Tennis (1), Women's Tennis (1)
2 Tournament MVP: Men's Lacrosse (1), Baseball (1)
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