Final Stats

TOLEDO, OH - Junior Robin Davidson scored a goal and added an assist as Toledo blanked Central Michigan, 2-0, in Mid-American Conference action at Scott Park.

With the victory, the Rockets improve to 2-4-0 overall, 1-1-0 in the MAC, while the setback drops the Chippewas to 1-2-2 and 0-0-1 MAC.

"This win is big for our confidence," Toledo Head Coach Brad Evans said. "I think it shows that our kids are learning bit-by-bit. We're definitely seeing improvements in how we play. The defense is getting better as there is more organization and better communication in the back, and I think we're attacking better at the same time."

Toledo drew first blood at 20:01 of the first half on a penalty kick by junior Robin Davidson. The score was setup on a CMU foul in their goal box. Senior captain Melissa Lesage led sophomore Sarah Crane in free space toward the CMU goal, but the Chippewa defender took Crane down in the box, setting up the penalty kick and the game's first score.

Toledo closed out the scoring at 59:53 on a goal by freshman Ashley Gerwin. Off a corner kick by Davidson, Gerwin was able to maneuver herself in between a couple CMU defenders and head the ball into the back of the net for her first collegiate goal.

Sophomore goalkeeper Molly Patterson collected her fourth career shutout and her first victory of the season between the posts. Patterson saved four shots as the Rockets' defense limited the Chippewas to only four shots in the second half and nine shots total.

"Molly really stepped up and played well today," Evans said. "She was very confident and took charge of what was coming through in the goal box."

Toledo returns to action on Friday, Sept. 19, playing host to Kent State in MAC action starting at 5:00 p.m. Friday's game has been designated as "Youth Day" at Scott Park.

TOLEDO 2, Central Michigan 0

UT: R. Davidson (Penalty Kick), 20:01
UT: A. Gerwin (Davidson), 59:53

Shots: UT 8, CMU 9
Saves: UT 4, CMU 3
Corner Kicks: UT 2, CMU 4
Fouls: UT 19, CMU 15