Toledo grinds it out against UB
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball team escaped with a 71-69 victory at Buffalo thanks to junior Johnathan Williams’ game-winning layup with 1.4 seconds left in the game. Williams scored the final five points for the Rockets, a three from the corner to tie it at 69 all and the game winning... Read more »
Toledo signs 21 recruits for it’s 2016 Recruiting Class
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo signed 21 recruits to their 2016 football recruiting class on Wednesday’s national signing day. In addition to the class, Toledo added Notre Dame Transfer sophomore Jhonny Williams, the defensive end will be eligible for the 2016 season. Toledo’s 2016 recruiting class... Read more »
Toledo gets back on track
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball team rolled to an 89-62 home victory over Western Michigan to snap a three-game losing streak in a game where the Rockets never trailed. Toledo (13-9, 4-5 MAC) now moves into third place in the Mid-American Conference West division and are just two games... Read more »
UT stomps BGSU
Jackson Rogers, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo women’s basketball team defeated the Bowling Green State University Falcons 75-61 on Saturday afternoon in Savage Arena. This win marked the Rockets’ sixth in eight tries over the Falcons. “This rivalry is special,” said Head Coach Tricia Cullop. “Nowhere else... Read more »
Rockets fall to Buffalo 177-123 on senior night
Justice Sunderland, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo swimming and diving team was defeated by Buffalo 177-123 on Saturday’s senior night at the UT Recreation Center. It was a night to remember for seniors Sammy Richart, Brooke Edwards and Lauren Comer as they picked up victories in their last meet at the Rec Center. Sophomore... Read more »
UT falls short in comeback
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 27, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball came up short against Ohio in an 81-79 thriller in Savage Arena. “I think we got what we deserved,” said head coach Todd Kowalczyk. “We didn’t deserve to win this game.” The Rockets (12-8, 3-4 MAC) trailed the Bobcats (12-7, 3-4 MAC) by as many... Read more »
Rockets drop second straight game on the road
Justice Sunderland, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2016
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The Toledo women’s basketball team dropped its second straight game on the road, losing 59-41 at Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The loss drops the Rockets to 9-9, 4-3 MAC, and marks the third time in the last four meetings that UT has fallen to the Eagles. UT made just 31 percent of their shots... Read more »
Top of his game; Top of the MAC
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 27, 2016
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How good has senior center Nathan Boothe been for Toledo men’s basketball team this year? NBA good, if you ask me. Let’s just say there aren’t enough adjectives to describe the high level of play he’s been demonstrating all year. Boothe has been named the Mid-American Conference West player... Read more »
Rockets survive
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 20, 2016
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BOWLING GREEN — The University of Toledo men’s basketball team survived Bowling Green 81-74 on the road to win the Battle of I-75. The win marks the fifth-straight victory against the Falcons since 2013. The game saw three ties and eight second-half lead changes, as well as a loud, enthusiastic... Read more »
New Toledo head coach Jason Candle finalizes coaching staff for 2016 season
Jenna Nance, Associate Sports Editor
January 20, 2016
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After former Toledo head football coach Matt Campbell’s departure to Iowa State University, former associate head coach and offensive coordinator Jason Candle was named the new head coach in December. Since he was named head coach, Candle finalized his coaching staff, bringing in seven new assistant... Read more »
UT keeps on rolling
Justice Sutherland, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2016
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The Toledo women’s basketball team defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 66-59 on Saturday in Savage Arena for their fourth straight win and the ninth win in their last ten. The Rockets improve to (9-7, 4-1 MAC) while the Huskies fall to (8-8, 1-4 MAC). “This is a good win,” said Head Coach... Read more »
Rockets can’t hold on
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 12, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball team came up short in a 71-66 thriller to Northern Illinois in Savage Arena Tuesday night. Senior Nathan Boothe and Junior Jonathan Williams combined for 51 points in the loss with 30 and 21 points respectfully. Boothe was just a rebound shy of his seventh... Read more »