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Toledo Heads to “The Land of Enchantment” to Participate in Holiday Inn & Suites Express Albuquerque Midtown Thanksgiving Tournament; Battles Yale in Opening Round on Friday at 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Toledo (3-2) looks to rebound from a tough loss at UTEP on Tuesday when it heads to "The Land of Enchantment" this weekend to participate in the Holiday Inn & Suites Express Albuquerque Midtown Thanksgiving Tournament. The Rockets will face Yale (2-1) in the opening round...
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This Game is More Than Just a Rivalry

This game is much bigger than just a rivalry. There is a possible bowl bid at stake, bragging rights and also an advantage in recruiting. This week Coach Beck has been stating that in his opinion he feels that the Toledo vs. Bowling Green game is the best non-BCS rivalry game in the country.
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Toledo to Visit Philadelphia to Face Cornell, Drexel and Vermont in Legends Classic

Toledo (0-3) continues its challenging non-conference schedule when it travels to Philadelphia, PA this weekend for the three-day Legends Classic. The Rockets will open play on Friday, Nov. 27 at 2:00 p.m. against Ivy League preseason favorite Cornell (2-2). UT will then battle host...
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UTEP DIals Long Distance and Snaps Toledo's Three-Game Win Streak, 79-65

UTEP knocked down 14 three-point field goals and claimed a 79-65 victory over Toledo on Tuesday in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (2-2) shot a sizzling 43.8 percent from beyond the arc to snap the Rockets' (3-2) three-game win streak. Dietra Caldwell and Jareica Hughes did...
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Rockets Bring in Four in Beyster's First Recruiting Class

University of Toledo softball coach Tarrah Beyster has announced the signing of four players in her first recruiting class with the Rockets. Amanda Augerson (Mission Viejo, CA), Lani Ernst (Milan, MI), Alyssa Foy (Galesburg, MI) and Jennifer Solanics (Columbia Station, OH) comprise...
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Don't Miss the Cyber Monday Sale on Nov. 30!

Rocket fans can enjoy the savings in one of the biggest sales of the year for UT apparel on "Cyber Monday," next Monday, Nov. 30. On that date, all merchandise purchased from the UTRockets.com Official Online Store will be marked up to 25 percent off. All purchases of $50...
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Fisher Takes 43rd at NCAA Championships

In her first season as a varsity runner with Toledo, sophomore Ari Fisher (Lebanon, OH) came in 43rd at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, just three spots out of earning All-American honors today at the La Vern Gibson Championship Course at Indiana State University. Fisher'...
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Rockets Face Arch-Rival Bowling Green This Friday

The Rockets don't need any extra motivation for this week's season finale, but there is some added incentive, nevertheless. Toledo travels to its arch-rival, the Bowling Green Falcons, this Friday, Nov. 27 for the 74th meeting of the two schools. The Rockets need a win to finish...
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Alex Steigerwald Named MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week

Senior kicker Alex Steigerwald (Mayfield Village, OH) was named the West Division Special Teams Player of the Week by the Mid-American Conference for his performance in Toledo's 47-21 victory over Eastern Michigan on Nov. 20. Steigerwald made two field goals from 32 and 33 yards...
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Watch Ari Fisher Compete at NCAA Cross Country Championships Monday

Sophomore Ari Fisher (Lebanon, OH) will run at today's NCAA Cross Country Championships, hosted by Indiana State University. The women's race begins at 12:58 p.m. and can be watched live on Versus and ncaa.com. Fisher qualified as an individual after placing ninth at last week...
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Rockets Shoot Down EMU on Senior Night, 47-21

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Sophomore Morgan Williams rushed for 155 yards and senior DaJuane Collins added 144 more as the Toledo Rockets cruised to a 47-21 victory over Eastern Michigan at the Glass Bowl Friday night. It was the final home game for 19 Rocket seniors, and they were a key part of Toledo's...
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Rockets Fall at No. 2 Michigan State, 75-62; Stephen Albrecht Leads Way with Game-HIgh 20 Points

Facing a quick turnaround following Wednesday's 92-68 setback at Cincinnati, Toledo (0-3) was able to hang around with No. 2 Michigan State (3-0) for a half on Friday evening but ended up on the short end of a 75-62 decision at the Breslin Center. It was UT's first game as...
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Sophomores Amber DeWeerdt and Kassie Kadera Earn Second-Team All-MAC Honors; Sondra Parys Named to MAC All-Freshman Team

Sophomores Amber DeWeerdt (Plainfield, IL) and Kassie Kadera (Aurora, IL) have both earned second-team All-MAC honors in a vote of the conference's coaches. Freshman OH Sondra Parys (Crystal Lake) also was named to the league's All-Freshman Team. Toledo's two all-conference...
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Rockets To Open Legends Classic with Road Matchup Against No. 2 Michigan State

Toledo (0-2) faces a second stern test in a three-day period when it travels to East Lansing , MI to meet No. 2 Michigan State (2-0). The Rockets have a quick turnaround following Wednesday's 92-68 setback at Big East counterpart Cincinnati. Tip-off time at the Breslin Center is...
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Amanda Thompson: How to Spot a Swimmer on Campus

Last weekend while shopping at the mall, I was approached in a store and asked if I had liked the jeans that I tried on. The only problem was that I hadn't tried on jeans, or even looked at any. The employee then explained that she must have confused me with another swimmer in...
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Talented Trio Set to Join Rockets Women's Tennis Program

A trio of four-star recruits will join the University of Toledo women's tennis program for the 2010-11 season, head coach Tracy Mauntler announced today. Amanda Border (Novi, MI – Novi), Chrissy Coffman (Akron, OH – Firestone) and Paula Guimaraes (Granger, IN - Granger Christian...
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Rockets Suffer Heartbreaking 3-2 Defeat to Bowling Green in MAC First Round

Toledo's valiant comeback attempt from a 2-0 deficit came up just short in the Rockets' 3-2 (26-24, 25-22, 20-25, 16-25, 15-12) loss to Bowling Green at Savage Arena in the first round of the 2009 MAC Tournament. The No. 11 seed Falcons will now advance to a 1:30 p.m. quarterfinal...
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Rockets Swimming Ranked in First Poll of Season

The University of Toledo women's swimming and diving program is ranked 16th in the first CollegeSwimming.com/College Swim Coaches Association of America Mid-Major Division I Poll, released today. The Rockets garnered 214.1 points, sitting just behind Delaware (214.4) and North Texas (214.2).
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Toledo Travels to Summit League Member Oakland on Wednesday

Toledo (1-1) travels to Rochester, MI on Wednesday, Nov. 18 to battle Oakland (1-1) in a non-conference contest. The opening tip is slated for 6:30 p.m. from the Athletics Center O'Rena. UT split its first two season-opening contests this past weekend with a 72-62 win over Cleveland...
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Toledo Inks Two Recruits During Early Signing Period

The University of Toledo women's basketball program has signed two recruits to national letters of intent for the 2010-11 season, second-year Head Coach Tricia Cullop announced today. The signees are high school teammates Janelle Reed-Lewis (Detroit, MI - Southeastern) and Mariah...
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Rocket Seniors to Play Final Game in Glass Bowl vs. EMU This Friday

Toledo's 19 seniors are hoping to end their home careers on a high note when the Rockets host Eastern Michigan at the Glass Bowl this Friday at 7:00 p.m. Toledo (4-6, 2-4 MAC) has lost three straight games but still has a chance to finish the season with a 6-6 record with wins...
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Eight to Join Rockets Swimming & Diving Program in 2010

Lars Jorgensen, in his sixth-year as the head swimming and diving coach at the University of Toledo, announced the signing of eight members of the Rockets' 2010-11 recruiting class. The class features three swimmers from Ohio, two from Indiana and Michigan, and one from Pennsylvania...
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Rockets to Host Rival Falcons in Tuesday’s First Round of 2009 MAC Tournament; Winner to Meet No. 3 Seed Miami on Friday

Toledo (17-11, 8-8 MAC) looks to build on one of the best seasons in its 30-year program history when it opens the 2009 Mid-American Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 17 with a home match against Bowling Green (12-19, 5-11 MAC). Starting time for the contest is 7:00 p.m. The Rockets...
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Men's Basketball Game vs. No. 2 Michigan State on Nov. 20 to be Carried on WCKY-FM (103.7) in Toledo Market

The radio broadcast of Toledo's men's basketball game vs. No. 2 Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 20 will be carried in the Toledo market on WCKY-FM (103.7). Game time is 6:30 p.m. Pre-game begins at 5:30 p.m. Bill Clarke (play by play) and Jay Lehman (color) will call the action...
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Wales National Team Member Natasha Gobey Joining Women's Golf Program Next Fall

Natasha Gobey has signed a national letter of intent and will be joining the University of Toledo women's golf program for the 2010-11 campaign, Head Coach Nicole Hollingsworth announced today. Gobey has represented Wales in many international competitions, including the British...
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