Rockets reign again
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
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BOWLING GREEN — The University of Toledo’s football team rolled to their sixth straight win over Bowling Green in a 44-28 road victory to return the Battle of I-75 trophy back to the Glass City. The Falcons’ 28-point game marks a tie for their lowest-scoring game of the season. The last time... Read more »
Men’s basketball game journal: West Virginia Tech Edition
Jenna Nance, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2015
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The Independent Collegian will be keeping up with the University of Toledo men’s basketball team all season as they look to capture yet another Mid-American Conference Title. Keys to the game: West Virginia Tech Edition Foul Trouble West Virginia Tech aggressive defense led to 16-team fouls to e... Read more »
Women’s basketball game journal: Arizona Edition
Jackson Rogers, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2015
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The Independent Collegian will be keeping up with the University of Toledo women’s basketball team as season as they look to capture yet another Mid-American Conference Title. Keys to the game: Arizona Edition Battle in the paint Toledo came out physical in their 62-59 seasoning opening ... Read more »
Toledo warms up for MAC play in scrimmage
Justice Sunderland, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2015
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The University of Toledo’s women’s basketball team hosted Findlay in an exhibition game on Saturday and cruised to an 82-51 victory. The Rockets put on a strong performance, shooting 48 percent from the field including 4 of 14 from behind the arch. Toledo defense swarmed the Oilers forcing 17... Read more »
Wolverine to Rocket: Harris prepares to take the reigns on UT’s courts
Keith Boggs, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2015
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If there is one thing that constantly captivates Toledo’s senior point guard Brenae Harris, it’s basketball. Expectations are high for the senior this season after she was named to the All-MAC honorable mention team last year. But performance should be no problem; Harris has been shooting hoops... Read more »
Rockets rebound
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
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The University of Toledo’s football team squeezed out a 28-23 win over Central Michigan just one week after their first loss of the season. The Rockets (8-1, 5-1 MAC) were led by junior running back Kareem Hunt who rushed for 113 yards on 20 carriers. “I felt that I could help my team win the... Read more »
Rockets Defused: Toledo drops sixth straight against NIU after, 32-27 loss
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
November 4, 2015
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The University of Toledo’s football team came up short 32-27 in a heartbreaking defeat against Northern Illinois. “It hurts,” said head coach Matt Campbell. “We had chances to win this football game but we didn’t take them.” With the loss, the Rockets' current losing streak against... Read more »
Sisko comes out on top at the MAC Indoor Invite on Sunday
Jenna Nance, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2015
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The Toledo men’s tennis team put on a dominant performance this weekend in the Mid-Amercian Conference Indoor Invite in Kalamzoo, Mich. The team ended with a championship performance on Sunday from reigning MAC Player of the Year, junior Stepan Sisko. “A lot of our guys showed mental toughness... Read more »
UT not fast enough
Justice Sunderland, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2015
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The Toledo men’s and women’s cross country teams fell short of expectations in the Mid-American Conference Oct. 31 championships with a pair of ninth-place finishes. Akron University hosted the MAC Championships at Glen Oak High School in Canton, Ohio. UT’s women finished with a total time... Read more »
UT wins two over weekend, moves into position for postseason play
Jackson Rogers, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2015
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The University of Toledo women’s soccer team earned a pair of victories over the weekend to make a final push for the eight spots in the Mid-American Conference post-season tournament. UT shutout Ohio at home with 3-0 on Friday before capturing an exciting 2-1 overtime victory over Kent State during... Read more »
Third time’s the charm
Jenna Nance, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2015
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Two days after scoring her first collegiate goal, sophomore Regan Price tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) for the third time in her career. Price was forced to miss the remainder 2014 season just two games into the season. “I was willing to do anything that it took to be back,” Price said.... Read more »
Rockets blast Eagles
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
October 20, 2015
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The University of Toledo’s football team rolled past Eastern Michigan on Saturday in a 63-20 blowout to remain unbeaten this season. It was the most points scored in a regular-season game for Toledo since a 66-63 shoot-out over Western Michigan in 2011. With the win, UT also jumped up three spots... Read more »