Defensive Efforts Not Enough as Rockets Fall at Kent State

Sunday, October 6

Kent, Ohio

1:00 P.M.

University of Toledo

3-9-0, 0-4-0MAC

Kent State

4-5-2, 2-1-1MAC

Toledo

Kent State

Ariana Garcia (right) recording two shots for the Rockets in their 3-0 loss at Kent State on Sunday.

Photo by: Kaitlyn R. Layman

Defensive Efforts Not Enough as Rockets Fall at Kent State

10/6/2019 3:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

KENT, Ohio - The Toledo women's soccer team's efforts weren't enough Sunday afternoon as the Rockets (3-9-0, 0-4-0) fell 3-0 to Kent State (4-5-2, 2-1-1) at Dix Stadium.

Kent State forward Vital Kats put one to the back of the net in the 29th minute, as junior Madison Perrin was forced to come off her line, but Kats snuck to past Perrin's left side. The Rockets were able to create some scoring opportunities late in the first half, forcing the Golden Flashes' keeper to make two big saves to keep the Rockets off the scoreboard.

Kent State added a second goal less than 10 minutes into the second half, sneaking one past Perrin's right side as she came off her line. The Rockets' upped the pressure on the Golden Flashes, but were unable to get any shots past the physical Kent State defense. Kent State added a final goal in the 89th minute to secure the win.

STAT OF THE MATCH
- Junior Alex Troy, sophomore Anita Mancini, and freshman Ariana Garcia led the way for the Rockets with two shots each.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Eight different Rockets were credited with at least one shot.
- Madison Perrin made two saves.
- The Rockets forced Faith O'Neill to make three saves.
- Both teams recorded 11 shots.
- The Rockets forced one offside violation on Kent State.
- Toledo took seven corner kicks, forcing two for the Golden Flashes.
- Attendance: 243

NEXT UP
The Rockets will welcome Eastern Michigan to the Glass City for a 7 p.m. match at Paul Hotmer Field on Thursday, Oct. 10.