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    Friday, May 17 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:49:38 GMT
    Toledo took advantage of a dominating performance from senior LHP Kyle Shaw to claim a 4-0 victory over Eastern Michigan in Thursday's Mid-American Conference series opener at Oestrike Stadium. With the
    Toledo took advantage of a dominating performance from senior LHP Kyle Shaw to claim a 4-0 victory over Eastern Michigan in Thursday's Mid-American Conference series opener at Oestrike Stadium. With the shutout win, the Rockets improve to 21-30 overall, 12-13 in the league.

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    Friday, May 17 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:48:39 GMT
    COLUMBUS - University of Toledo sophomore Chris Selfridge is tied for 53rd place following the first round of the 2013 NCAA Columbus Regional on Thursday at the par 71, 7,286-yard Scarlet Course. Selfridge
    University of Toledo sophomore Chris Selfridge is tied for 53rd place following the first round of the 2013 NCAA Columbus Regional on Thursday at the par 71, 7,286-yard Scarlet Course.

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    Friday, May 17 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:47:56 GMT
    Senior Kiah Douglas (Saginaw, MI) will compete in the long jump at the NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Preliminary Championships in Greensboro, NC on Thursday, May 23. Douglas qualified
    Senior Kiah Douglas (Saginaw, MI) will compete in the long jump at the NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Preliminary Championships in Greensboro, NC on Thursday, May 23.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:58:01 GMT
    University of Toledo head football coach Matt Campbell and his staff will host a reception at the world-famous Inverness Club in Toledo on Wednesday, May 29 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Fans and supporters of
    It's a chance to meet head coach Matt Campbell.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:28:01 GMT
    The Toledo softball team made history on Sunday by qualifying for this year's Mid-American Conference postseason tournament for the second straight year, a feat that hasn't been done in Toledo since 1996-1997. The
    The Toledo softball team made history by qualifying for this year's Mid-American Conference postseason tournament for the second straight year, a feat that hasn't been done in Toledo since 1996-1997.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:26:59 GMT
    Toledo pulled away from Ball State over the closing holes to finish in second place on Sunday at the 2013 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship. The tournament was played at the par-72, 7,243-yard
    Toledo pulled away from Ball State over the closing holes to finish in second place at the 2013 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship. The tournament was played at the par-72, 7,243-yard Longaberger Golf Club.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:25:18 GMT
    Toledo closed out its home schedule with a dominating 9-2 victory against Northern Illinois on Sunday at sunny Scott Park. With the convincing win, the Rockets improve to 19-26 overall, 10-11 in the league. Junior
    Toledo closed out its home schedule with a dominating 9-2 victory against Northern Illinois at sunny Scott Park. With the convincing win, the Rockets improve to 19-26 overall, 10-11 in the league.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:12:54 GMT
    Toledo secured a 6-3 victory over Northern Illinois on "Senior Day" on Saturday in Mid-American Conference action at sunny Scott Park. With the win, the Rockets improve to 18-26 overall, 9-11 in the league. The
    Toledo secured a 6-3 victory over Northern Illinois on "Senior Day" in Mid-American Conference action at sunny Scott Park. With the win, the Rockets improve to 18-26 overall, 9-11 in the league.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:10:38 GMT
    Toledo is alone in second place at 32-over par 896 (296-305-295) following Saturday's third round of the 2013 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship. The tournament is being played at the par-72,
    Toledo is alone in second place at 32-over par 896 (296-305-295) following the third round of the 2013 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship. The tournament is being played at the par-72, 7,243-yard Longaberger Golf Club.

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    Sunday, May 5 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-06 01:58:00 GMT
    Toledo suffered a 4-0 setback to Mid-American Conference West Division frontrunner Northern Illinois in Friday's series opener at sunny Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 17-26 overall, 8-11
    Toledo suffered a 4-0 setback to Mid-American Conference West Division frontrunner Northern Illinois in the series opener at sunny Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 17-26 overall, 8-11 in the league.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-04 01:27:04 GMT
    Toledo suffered a 4-0 setback to Mid-American Conference West Division frontrunner Northern Illinois in Friday's series opener at sunny Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 17-26 overall, 8-11
    It's the fourth time Toledo has been shutout this season.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:55:09 GMT
    Toledo (17-25, 8-10 MAC) wraps up its home ledger this weekend entertaining Mid-American Conference West Division frontrunner Northern Illinois (19-24, 13-5 MAC) in a three-game series. The MAC West Division
    The Rockets are wrapping up the home schedule.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:56:08 GMT
    Senior OF Ben Hammer added yet another feather to his cap as CollegeBaseballInsider.com named him the Louisville Slugger Central Region Player of the Week on Wednesday. On Monday, Hammer was selected
    Hammer is also the reigning MAC Player of the Week.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:08:29 GMT
    The University of Toledo women's soccer program released its 2013 schedule on Wednesday, April 24 and home contests against 2012 NCAA Championships participants Kentucky and Pepperdine highlight the 19-match
    The Rockets will face Kentucky and Pepperdine.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:02:51 GMT
    Several members of the Toledo men's basketball program took some time out of their schedule on Wednesday to visit with students at the University of Toledo's Exceptional Extravaganza. The Rockets signed
    The basketball team visited students at the Exceptional Extravaganza.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:58:46 GMT
    The Toledo women's basketball team officially put the finishing touches on a record-setting 2012-13 campaign with its annual postseason reception on Sunday afternoon in Savage Arena. The end-of-the-year
    The awards were announced at the postseason banquet.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:49:53 GMT
    Senior OF Ben Hammer was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week for the period of April 22-28, the league office announced on Monday. Hammer's selection marks the fourth time
    Hammer is hitting .335 with three home runs.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:38:25 GMT
    Two members of the University of Toledo men's tennis team were selected as All-MAC performers, the league office announced on Tuesday, April 30. Sophomore Tomas Stillman (Harlingen, Texas/Harlingen South)
    Two Rockets made the All-MAC team.

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    Sunday, April 28 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-04-29 01:15:13 GMT
    NASHPORT – Sathika Ruenreong earned Mid-American Freshman of the Year and Toledo tied for second place on Sunday as the Rockets' 2012-13 campaign came to an end at the MAC Championship. Ruenreong, the
    Sathika Ruenreong earned Mid-American Freshman of the Year and Toledo tied for second place on Sunday as the Rockets' 2012-13 campaign came to an end at the MAC Championship.

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    Sunday, April 28 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-04-29 01:10:45 GMT
    BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green State University softball team defeated the University of Toledo Sunday afternoon, shutting out the Rockets by a score of 1-0 on Senior Day at Meserve Field. The win improves
    The Bowling Green State University softball team defeated the University of Toledo, shutting out the Rockets by a score of 1-0 on Senior Day at Meserve Field.

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    Sunday, April 28 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:41:37 GMT
    BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green State University softball team lost to the University of Toledo Saturday afternoon, falling to the Rockets by a score of 3-1 at Meserve Field. The loss drops the Falcons'
    The Bowling Green State University softball team lost to the University of Toledo, falling to the Rockets by a score of 3-1 at Meserve Field. The loss drops the Falcons' overall record to 24-19, with a record of 7-10 in the Mid-American Conference.

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    Monday, April 22 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-04-23 01:34:17 GMT
    Senior LHP Kyle Shaw was selected the Mid-American Conference West Division Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 15-21, the league office announced on Monday. Shaw's selection marks the third time
    Senior LHP Kyle Shaw was selected the Mid-American Conference West Division Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 15-21, the league office announced. Shaw's selection marks the third time this season that a Rocket has been picked as either the division's top hurler or hitter.

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    Monday, April 22 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-04-23 01:31:00 GMT
    Senior Naama Shafir, senior Yolanda Richardson and sophomore Inma Zanoguera have been named to the 2012-13 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the league office announced on Monday. The Rockets
    Senior Naama Shafir, senior Yolanda Richardson and sophomore Inma Zanoguera have been named to the 2012-13 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the league office announced.

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    Sunday, April 21 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-04-22 00:55:00 GMT
    Toledo split a doubleheader against Central Michigan on Sunday in Mid-American Conference action at Scott Park. The Rockets (14-24, 6-9 MAC) registered a 4-3 victory in the opener and suffered a 2-1 setback
    Toledo split a doubleheader against Central Michigan in Mid-American Conference action at Scott Park. The Rockets (14-24, 6-9 MAC) registered a 4-3 victory in the opener and suffered a 2-1 setback in the nightcap. With the triumph in today's first contest, UT wins the weekend series against the Chippewas (17-21, 6-9 MAC) for the first time since 2009.

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    Sunday, April 21 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-04-22 00:53:06 GMT
    WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – Sophomore Chris Selfridge tied for ninth place and Toledo also placed ninth in the team standings in Sunday's final round of the Boilermaker Invitational. The Rockets shot a team
    Sophomore Chris Selfridge tied for ninth place and Toledo also placed ninth in the team standings in the final round of the Boilermaker Invitational.

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    Sunday, April 21 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-04-22 00:38:58 GMT
    Toledo finished in second place on Saturday in the Angola Shootout hosted by Ball State University. The one-day tournament was reduced to 18 holes due to snow this morning. Freshman Manisa Isavas paced
    Toledo finished in second place in the Angola Shootout hosted by Ball State University. The one-day tournament was reduced to 18 holes due to snow this morning.

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    Sunday, April 21 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-04-22 00:37:06 GMT
    Senior LHP Kyle Shaw tossed a three-hit jewel and paced Toledo to an 11-0 victory against Central Michigan on Saturday in its Mid-American Conference series opener at Scott Park. With the blanking, the
    Senior LHP Kyle Shaw tossed a three-hit jewel and paced Toledo to an 11-0 victory against Central Michigan in its Mid-American Conference series opener at Scott Park. With the blanking, the Rockets improve to 13-23 overall, 5-8 in the league.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:56:15 GMT
    Toledo dropped a 6-3 decision against arch-rival Bowling Green in Sunday's Mid-American Conference series finale at Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-21 overall, 4-8 in the league. The
    Toledo dropped a 6-3 decision against arch-rival Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference series finale at Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-21 overall, 4-8 in the league.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:50:51 GMT
    Toledo registered a fourth-place finish on Sunday at the Indiana Invitational with a 54-hole team score of 54-over par 918 (308-308-302). The tournament was played at the IU Golf Course in Bloomington.
    Toledo registered a fourth-place finish at the Indiana Invitational with a 54-hole team score of 54-over par 918 (308-308-302). The tournament was played at the IU Golf Course in Bloomington.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:34:25 GMT
    Toledo dropped a 14-1 decision to arch-rival Bowling Green in Saturday's Mid-American Conference action at blustery Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-20 overall, 4-7 in the league. The
    Toledo dropped a 14-1 decision to arch-rival Bowling Green in Mid-American Conference action at blustery Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-20 overall, 4-7 in the league.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:30:04 GMT
    Junior reserve running back Ricky Pringle rushed for two touchdowns and senior quarterback Terrance Owens completed 19-of-29 passes for 223 yards to lead the Gold team to a 21-10 victory over the Blue
    Junior reserve running back Ricky Pringle rushed for two touchdowns and senior quarterback Terrance Owens completed 19-of-29 passes for 223 yards to lead the Gold team to a 21-10 victory over the Blue team in the annual Blue and Gold spring football scrimmage at the Glass Bowl.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:25:08 GMT
    DETROIT – Freshman Otto Black notched his best finish of the season on Friday with a second-place showing at the Detroit Golf Club Invitational. Black carded a one-under par 139 (70-69) in cold, blustery
    Freshman Otto Black notched his best finish of the season with a second-place showing at the Detroit Golf Club Invitational. Black carded a one-under par 139 (70-69) in cold, blustery conditions to help Toledo finish tied for third with Eastern Michigan.

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    Sunday, April 14 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:24:20 GMT
    Toledo suffered a 5-0 setback to arch-rival Bowling Green in Friday's Mid-American Conference series opener at chilly Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-19 overall, 4-6 in the league. The
    Toledo suffered a 5-0 setback to arch-rival Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference series opener at chilly Scott Park. With the loss, the Rockets fall to 12-19 overall, 4-6 in the league.

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    Sunday, April 7 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-04-08 00:35:05 GMT
    Senior Lindsey Tobias delivered a walk-off grand slam to lift Toledo past Akron in extra innings on Sunday, 6-2, capping off a thrilling comeback by the home team. UT trailed the entire game until fellow
    Senior Lindsey Tobias delivered a walk-off grand slam to lift Toledo past Akron in extra innings, 6-2, capping off a thrilling comeback by the home team. UT trailed the entire game until fellow senior Morgan Smith tied it with a two-run blast in the bottom of the seventh with two outs, just two days after her walk-off single against Ohio, as the Rockets evened the cross-divisonal series with the Zips 1-1.

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    Sunday, April 7 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-04-08 00:30:34 GMT
    BLOOMINGTON – Toledo moved up two spots in the final round to finish in seventh place in this weekend's NYX Hoosier Invitational at the IU Golf Course. The Rockets carded the second-best round of the day
    Toledo moved up two spots in the final round to finish in seventh place in this weekend's NYX Hoosier Invitational at the IU Golf Course. The Rockets carded the second-best round of the day to finish at 31-over par 595 (294-301-288) and just four strokes behind fifth-place Ohio.

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    Sunday, April 7 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-04-07 23:59:45 GMT
    Toledo nearly set a school record for a second-straight tournament as it cruised to a 21-stroke victory at the EKU Colonel Classic. UT carded a 29-over par 893 (296-300-297) which is one stroke away from
    Toledo nearly set a school record for a second-straight tournament as it cruised to a 21-stroke victory at the EKU Colonel Classic. UT carded a 29-over par 893 (296-300-297) which is one stroke away from the school mark set two previous times.

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    Sunday, April 7 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-04-07 23:57:51 GMT
    MENTOR - The University of Toledo football team held an open practice at Mentor High School in Mentor, OH on Friday night. It was a chance to honor former Rocket Ben Pike, a Mentor H.S. graduate who has
    The University of Toledo football team held an open practice at Mentor High School in Mentor, OH on Friday night. It was a chance to honor former Rocket Ben Pike, a Mentor H.S. graduate who has opted to forgo his final season of football at UT.

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-04-05 01:01:25 GMT
    The University of Toledo football team will hold an open practice at Mentor High School on Friday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. The practice will be a benefit for former UT women's basketball player Ashlee Barrett,
    The former Rocket basketball player is fighting leukemia.

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-04-05 00:56:25 GMT
    Toledo came away with a 10-5 victory in the nightcap of a non-conference doubleheader at Dayton Wednesday night, snapping a 13-game losing streak dating back to March 6. The Flyers claimed the first game
    The Rockets beat Dayton 10-5.

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    Monday, April 1 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-04-02 00:02:46 GMT
    Former legendary University of Toledo men's basketball coach Bob Nichols passed away on Saturday, March 30 at the age of 82. Visitation hours for Coach Nichols will be held on Thursday, April 4 at Walker
    Former legendary University of Toledo men's basketball coach Bob Nichols passed away on Saturday, March 30 at the age of 82.

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    Monday, April 1 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-04-01 23:55:51 GMT
    University President Dr. Lloyd A. Jacobs "Saturday was truly a sad day for the University of Toledo. Coach Nichols' legacy transcends athletics and his men's basketball program was one that produced leaders
    University President Dr. Lloyd A. Jacobs "Saturday was truly a sad day for the University of Toledo. Coach Nichols' legacy transcends athletics and his men's basketball program was one that produced leaders

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    Monday, April 1 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-04-01 23:51:36 GMT
    Toledo (5-19, 0-4 MAC) gained its first lead in four games this weekend in the nightcap against Ball State (18-10, 4-0 MAC) on Saturday, but was unable to hold on and was swept for the second consecutive
    Toledo (5-19, 0-4 MAC) gained its first lead in four games in the nightcap against Ball State (18-10, 4-0 MAC), but was unable to hold on and was swept for the second consecutive day at Scott Park, 14-5 & 10-7.

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    Monday, April 1 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-04-01 23:37:53 GMT
    Toledo (5-17, 0-2 MAC) dropped another pair of close games on Friday afternoon in a slugfest with Miami (6-18, 2-0 MAC), 7-5 and 11-10. Both teams opened the conference portion of the schedule by combining
    Toledo (5-17, 0-2 MAC) dropped another pair of close games in a slugfest with Miami (6-18, 2-0 MAC), 7-5 and 11-10.

  • Sunday, March 31 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-04-01 02:57:15 GMT
    Legendary University of Toledo men's basketball coach Bob Nichols died Saturday. He was 82. We're following this story with our media partner The Blade. Read more at ToledoBlade.com.
    Legendary University of Toledo men's basketball coach Bob Nichols died Saturday. He was 82.

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    Tuesday, March 26 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 02:30:12 GMT
    Toledo (29-3) will entertain Big Ten member Illinois (18-13) in the ‘Sweet 16' of the WNIT on Thursday, March 28 in Savage Arena. The opening tip is slated for 7:00 p.m. Tickets for Thursday's game will
    Toledo (29-3) will entertain Big Ten member Illinois (18-13) in the ‘Sweet 16' of the WNIT on Thursday, March 28 in Savage Arena. The opening tip is slated for 7:00 p.m.

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    Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:40:11 GMT
    University of Toledo students attending this Thursday's WNIT game between Toledo and Butler at Savage Arena will be admitted free, courtesy of the UT President's Office. UT students must show their Rocket
    University of Toledo students attending this Thursday's WNIT game between Toledo and Butler at Savage Arena will be admitted free, courtesy of the UT President's Office. UT students must show their Rocket ID at the gate to gain admittance. Game time for the contest is 7:00 p.m.

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    Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:35:59 GMT
    Senior Naama Shafir has been selected as one of 52 regional finalists for the 2013 WBCA Coaches' All-America Team for NCAA Divison I. Shafir is earning this prestigious postseason accolade for a second
    Senior Naama Shafir has been selected as one of 52 regional finalists for the 2013 WBCA Coaches' All-America Team for NCAA Divison I. Shafir is earning this prestigious postseason accolade for a second time in the last three seasons. She is also the second UT player to be honored by the WBCA, as Tanika Mays was also a regional honoree in 2009-10.

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    Tuesday, March 12 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-03-12 21:08:03 GMT
    Junior G Rian Pearson (Raytown, MO) was named First Team All-MAC and sophomore G Julius Brown (Markham, IL) earned Third-Team All-MAC honors, as voted on by the league's 12 men's basketball coaches. In
    Junior G Rian Pearson (Raytown, MO) was named First Team All-MAC and sophomore G Julius Brown (Markham, IL) earned Third-Team All-MAC honors, as voted on by the league's 12 men's basketball coaches. In addition, freshman C Nathan Boothe (Gurnee, IL) was named to the MAC's All-Freshman Team.

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    Sunday, March 10 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-03-11 01:14:07 GMT
    RIO VERDE – Toledo concluded its spring break in Arizona on Sunday with a sixth-place showing at the Rio Verde Invitational. The Rockets carded a team score of 307 today to finish the tournament at 31-over
    Toledo concluded its spring break in Arizona with a sixth-place showing at the Rio Verde Invitational. The Rockets carded a team score of 307 today to finish the tournament at 31-over par 607. The event was shortened to 36 holes after Friday's opening round was washed out.

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    Monday, March 4 2013 10:41 PM EST2013-03-05 03:41:10 GMT
    Toledo (13-13, 8-6 MAC) closes out its home campaign on Tuesday, March 5 with its annual 'Senior Night' against Mid-American Conference foe Northern Illinois (5-22, 3-11 MAC). Tip-off time is set for 7:00
    Toledo (13-13, 8-6 MAC) closes out its home campaign on Tuesday, March 5 with its annual 'Senior Night' against Mid-American Conference foe Northern Illinois (5-22, 3-11 MAC). Tip-off time is set for 7:00 p.m. inside Savage Arena.

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    Monday, March 4 2013 10:34 PM EST2013-03-05 03:34:32 GMT
    The University of Toledo women's basketball team is back in the Top 25 for the first time in over a decade. The Rockets sit at No. 25 in this week's Associated Press media poll with 64 total points. UT
    The University of Toledo women's basketball team is back in the Top 25 for the first time in over a decade. The Rockets sit at No. 25 in this week's Associated Press media poll with 64 total points.

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    Friday, March 1 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-03-01 20:07:52 GMT
    CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference announced the 2013 football schedule today. Highlighting the schedule will be 13 midweek nationally televised games during the month of November on ESPN2, ESPNU
    The Mid-American Conference announced the 2013 football schedule today. Highlighting the schedule will be 13 midweek nationally televised games during the month of November on ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3 as the conference race unfolds in both the East and West divisions. The 13 mid-week games represent an increase of five national television games from last season.

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    Friday, March 1 2013 3:03 PM EST2013-03-01 20:03:35 GMT
    QUICK HITTERS • Toledo (13-12, 8-5 MAC) looks to bounce back from Wednesday's 65-62 home setback to Western Michigan when it hosts Ball State (12-14, 5-8 MAC) this afternoon. Tip-off time is set for
    Toledo (13-12, 8-5 MAC) looks to bounce back from Wednesday's 65-62 home setback to Western Michigan when it hosts Ball State (12-14, 5-8 MAC) this afternoon. Tip-off time is set for 2:00 p.m. inside Savage Arena.

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    Friday, March 1 2013 2:53 PM EST2013-03-01 19:53:51 GMT
    KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Toledo claimed a share of its second overall Mid-American Conference regular-season title in the last three seasons with a 75-42 victory over Western Michigan on Thursday in University
    Toledo claimed a share of its second overall Mid-American Conference regular-season title in the last three seasons with a 75-42 victory over Western Michigan on Thursday in University Arena. With the double-digit triumph, the Rockets push their win streak to 13-consecutive games, tied for fourth longest in school history, and improve to 25-2 overall, 13-1 in the league.

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    Thursday, February 28 2013 4:48 PM EST2013-02-28 21:48:42 GMT
    Former Rocket standout Vicki Traven has been named assistant women's soccer coach at the University of Toledo, head coach Brad Evans announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Traven will assist with all aspects
    Former Rocket standout Vicki Traven has been named assistant women's soccer coach at the University of Toledo, head coach Brad Evans announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Traven will assist with all aspects of the program, including training and developing the goalkeepers, video breakdown and creating highlight videos.

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    Thursday, February 28 2013 12:04 AM EST2013-02-28 05:04:45 GMT
    Visiting Western Michigan utilized an 8-0 run down the stretch to escape Savage Arena with a 65-62 triumph over Toledo on Wednesday evening to take sole possession of first place in the MAC West Division.
    Visiting Western Michigan utilized an 8-0 run down the stretch to escape Savage Arena with a 65-62 triumph over Toledo on Wednesday evening to take sole possession of first place in the MAC West Division.

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    Wednesday, February 27 2013 11:17 PM EST2013-02-28 04:17:40 GMT
    BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Toledo women's swimming and diving team will compete in the 2013 Mid-American Conference Championships Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March 2, at the Alumni Arena Natatorium on Buffalo's
    The Toledo women's swimming and diving team will compete in the 2013 Mid-American Conference Championships Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March 2, at the Alumni Arena Natatorium on Buffalo's campus. The 2010 and 2012 MAC champions will attempt to defend last year's title and capture their third crown in four years.

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    Saturday, February 23 2013 10:47 PM EST2013-02-24 03:47:35 GMT
    MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - The Toledo men's tennis team dealt Marquette its first home loss of the season by a score of 5-2 at the Helfaer Tennis Stadium Saturday night. The loss was also the first in dual competition
    The Toledo men's tennis team dealt Marquette its first home loss of the season by a score of 5-2 at the Helfaer Tennis Stadium Saturday night. The loss was also the first in dual competition for the Golden Eagles not against a nationally ranked opponent.

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    Saturday, February 23 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-02-24 03:46:30 GMT
    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Toledo's offense froze on the second day of games at the Frost Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Saturday. Limited to just three runs in two games, UT fell 9-1 to Missouri State in
    Toledo's offense froze on the second day of games at the Frost Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Saturday. Limited to just three runs in two games, UT fell 9-1 to Missouri State in five innings and dropped a 9-2 contest to Eastern Kentucky. The Rockets fall to 1-3 on the season and will close out the season-opening tournament on Sunday, Feb. 24 against Boston College at 10:00 a.m.

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    Saturday, February 23 2013 10:43 PM EST2013-02-24 03:43:19 GMT
    YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Rockets finished fifth at the 2013 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships after two days of competition at Eastern Michigan's Bowen Fieldhouse on Friday and Saturday.
    The Rockets finished fifth at the 2013 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships after two days of competition at Eastern Michigan's Bowen Fieldhouse on Friday and Saturday. Toledo tallied 65 points as Kent State claimed the title with 175 total points.

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    Saturday, February 23 2013 10:37 PM EST2013-02-24 03:37:51 GMT
    Five Rockets scored in double figures on Saturday afternoon as Toledo (13-11) cruised to a 79-66 triumph over McNeese State (11-14) in a non-conference matchup in Savage Arena. The Rockets have now won
    Five Rockets scored in double figures on Saturday afternoon as Toledo (13-11) cruised to a 79-66 triumph over McNeese State (11-14) in a non-conference matchup in Savage Arena. The Rockets have now won seven of their last eight contests and improved to 7-2 on its home floor this season.

  • Courtesy: UT Sports Information

    Friday, February 22 2013 5:16 PM EST2013-02-22 22:16:15 GMT
    The University of Toledo will play Nevada in football in a home-and-home series beginning in 2017, UT Athletic Director Mike O'Brien announced today. The Rockets will travel to Reno, NV on Sept. 9, 2017,
    The University of Toledo will play Nevada in football in a home-and-home series beginning in 2017, UT Athletic Director Mike O'Brien announced today. The Rockets will travel to Reno, NV on Sept. 9, 2017, while the Wolfpack will come to the Glass Bowl on Sept. 22, 2018.

  • Courtesy: UT Sports Information

    Friday, February 22 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-02-22 21:59:07 GMT
    The University of Toledo women's basketball team made another record-setting contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio at its sixth-annual "Rockets For the Cure" game last Saturday.
    The University of Toledo women's basketball team made another record-setting contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio at its sixth-annual "Rockets For the Cure" game last Saturday. The Rockets raised $19,845 for breast cancer research, surpassing last year's then-record total of $18,010.

  • Courtesy: UT Sports Information

    Thursday, February 21 2013 4:49 PM EST2013-02-21 21:49:22 GMT
    Gretchen Buskirk has been promoted to the position of associate head athletic trainer at the University of Toledo, assistant athletic director for sports medicine Brian Jones announced today. Buskirk had
    Gretchen Buskirk has been promoted to the position of associate head athletic trainer at the University of Toledo, assistant athletic director for sports medicine Brian Jones announced today. Buskirk had been an assistant athletic trainer at UT since 2009.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 6:58 PM EST2013-02-11 23:58:58 GMT
    Junior Andola Dortch was tabbed the Mid-American Conference West Division co-Player of the Week by the league office on Monday. Dortch is sharing the division's top honor with Ball State's Nathalie Fontaine.
    It's the sixth time this season a Rocket has won the award.

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  • Courtesy: Bowling Green State University Sports Information

    Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:54 GMT
    CLEVELAND – Bowling Green's Brooke Pleger was named the Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week after the redshirt sophomore set a MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet record
    Bowling Green's Brooke Pleger was named the Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week after the redshirt sophomore set a MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet record to win the hammer throw over the weekend.

  • Courtesy: BGSU Sports Information

    Friday, May 17 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:44:40 GMT
    BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University swimming standout Jen Beatty has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team, it was announced Thursday (May 16)
    Bowling Green State University swimming standout Jen Beatty has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team, it was announced Thursday (May 16) evening. Beatty earns the honor for the second consecutive year.

  • Courtesy: BGSU

    Friday, May 17 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:34:21 GMT
    Bowling Green State University redshirt sophomore Brooke Pleger will be the No. 2 seed for the hammer throw at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Regional, as announced today. The East regional
    Bowling Green State University redshirt sophomore Brooke Pleger will be the No. 2 seed for the hammer throw at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Regional, as announced. The East regional will take place in Greensboro, N.C. from May 23-25.
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  • Sports

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:08:31 GMT
    (Courtesy: MIS) Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne spent the past two days at Michigan International Speedway testing NASCAR's Gen-6 Car for their respective Furniture Row Racing and Wood Brothers Racing teams.
    Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne tested the new Gen-Six cars at MIS.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:00:02 GMT
    The Big Ten announced its 2014 conference football schedule. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other on November 29. With the new teams involved, the Buckeyes will not play a traditional Big Ten
    The Big Ten will also realign.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:55:54 GMT
    Former Genoa football coach Mike Vicars is headed to Delta. Vicars had a dominating career with the Comets, then later agreed to become the head coach for Clay High School. But Vicars left before ever
    Vicars will also be a middle school principal at Delta.
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