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Rocket Tennis victorious at home

Rocket Tennis victorious at home

Kenny Kruse, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2017
Filed under Sports

The University of Toledo men’s and women’s tennis teams both had wins during a home matchup. On Jan. 27 against the Dukes of Duquesne University, the men won 6-1 to rebound their season record, 2-3. The women’s team won 4-3 over Duquesne that same day, and 6-1 over the Cleveland State Vikings on... Read more »

Women split wins against Buffalo and Northern Illinois

Women split wins against Buffalo and Northern Illinois

Jackson Rodgers, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2017
Filed under Sports

This past week, the University of Toledo women’s basketball team beat the University of Buffalo 73-64 on Wednesday and lost to Northern Illinois University 77-73 on Saturday. The two games bring the Rockets’ record to 12-4 on the season. “Well, we feel good knowing that Buffalo hadn’t lost... Read more »

Rockets blow past Flames and Crusaders

Jackson Rogers, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2016
Filed under Sports

Over the weekend, the University of Toledo women’s basketball team defeated the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois, 79-51 on Thursday and Madonna University 99-47 on Sunday. The wins improved the Rocket record to 5-1 this season. “We were tested early in both games,” said head coach Tricia... Read more »

Rockets Basketball holds preview event with women’s exhibition match

Sam Williams, Sports Editor
November 8, 2016
Filed under Sports

The University of Toledo women’s basketball team held an exhibition matchup against Lock Haven University last Saturday, which the Rockets dominated 99-41. Lock Haven is a small school in Pennsylvania, and the game does not count toward the Rockets’ record. The matchup’s purpose is to show off... Read more »

Women’s tennis takes home four flight titles at home

October 11, 2016
Filed under Sports

Adversity is not a foreign concept to any athlete. The challenges every player, team and coach face influence the way their season goes and whether they win or lose. So the most important challenge, in regards to adversity for any competitor, is how you beat the adversity you face. This challenge... Read more »

Volleyball drops two matches over the weekend

Justice Sunderland, Sports Co-Editor
October 11, 2016
Filed under Sports

The Toledo volleyball team dropped two matches this weekend on the road. On Friday, they were swept by Western Michigan and on Saturday they lost a five-set battle against division leader Northern Illinois. The Rockets are now 10-8 and 3-3 in Mid-American Conference play. On Friday, UT could not keep... Read more »

Womens golf showcases young team at opening tournaments

Sam Williams, Co-associate sports editor
October 4, 2016
Filed under Sports

If you look at any professional sports team, one of the most important figures before, during and after competition is the veteran player. Someone on the team who has been there before and knows what to do and how to do it. Someone who is able to impart that knowledge on younger players to better help... Read more »

Women’s soccer bounces back with a win after loss

September 7, 2016
Filed under Sports

The Rocket women’s soccer team opened their home season at Scott Park, losing to Northern Kentucky 2-0 on Friday, then defeating Detroit 1-0 on an own goal in the 81st minute. UT is standing at 2-3 after this weekend’s games. Sophomore goalie Kiersten Wilson led the way on Friday with three saves,... Read more »

New community women’s rugby team tackles gender norms in Toledo

Joe Heidenescher, Associate Community Editor
April 15, 2015
Filed under Community

To the untrained eye, watching a group of women tackle one another in the middle of a grassy field might look like a full-out brawl, but a closer look will reveal that it’s actually a group of local women playing the aggressive sport of rugby. “Well, we’re actually both from Massachusetts. I came... Read more »

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