Saturday, December 14
Detroit, Mich.
Noon
University of Toledo
at
Detroit Mercy
Junior Tanaya Beacham is shooting an impressive 53.5 percent (23-of-43) from the field, the second-highest total on the squad.
Photo by: Toledo Athletics
Toledo Travels to “Motor City” to Take On Detroit Mercy
12/12/2019 9:05:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DETROIT, Mich. – Toledo (2-5) will return its focus to the hardwood after wrapping up fall semester exams when it travels to Horizon League member Detroit Mercy (0-9) on Saturday, Dec. 14. The opening tip against the Titans is slated for Noon in Calihan Hall and will be televised on ESPN+.
Saturday's non-league matchup will precede the Rocket men's contest against UDM which is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
The Rockets, who are in the midst a season-long four-game road swing, are coming off a 79-74 setback at Atlantic 10 member Duquesne last Saturday in the Kerr Fitness Center on the campus of La Roche University.
The Midnight Blue & Gold trailed by 14 points, 66-52, with 7:55 left in regulation before going on a 19-6 run to make the score 72-71 at the 1:35 mark.
Toledo had a chance to take its first lead since the opening minutes on its ensuing possession, but the Rockets were guilty of a turnover.
The Dukes retaliated with free throws, while Toledo missed its next shot and had another miscue to essentially end any hopes of a comeback.
Junior Nakiah Black paced Toledo with a season-high 20 points, followed by senior Mariella Santucci, freshman Soleil Barnes and junior Tanaya Beacham with 13, a season-high 10 and nine points, respectively.
Black converted an efficient 7-of-11 shots from the field in a season-best 37 minutes, including 2-of-4 from three-point land, and 4-of-5 from the charity stripe to surpass the 20-point plateau for the fourth time as a Rocket. A two-time team captain, Black narrowly missed posting her first-collegiate double-double, pulling down a team-high seven boards.
Toledo, which is 1-2 away from home, continues to be fueled offensively by the quartet of Black, Santucci, junior Tatyana Davis and Beacham, who are averaging 10.4, 8.9, 8.6 and 7.4 ppg, respectively.
The Rockets will battle a winless Detroit Mercy team, who most recently dropped a 77-58 home decision against Valparaiso on Dec. 5.
Zoey Oatis paced three Titans in double figures with 14 points against the Crusaders, while Markyia McCormick and Maxine Moore had 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Detroit Mercy, which is 0-3 at home, possesses an offense with four players contributing at least 7.0 points led by Sylare Starks' 9.1 ppg.
Toledo and Detroit Mercy will square off for the seventh time in the last eight years and 30th time overall. The Rockets hold a 20-9 (.690) advantage in the all-time series and have won seven of the last eight meetings, including a 77-60 home triumph on Dec. 21, 2018.
Toledo also maintains an 8-5 edge in games played in the "Motor City," most recently securing an 81-64 road win on Dec. 21, 2017.
A season ago, Toledo led wire-to-wire in a 16-point home victory before 3,274 fans in Savage Arena. Mikaela Boyd paced four Rockets in double figures with 15 points and seven assists, followed closely by Kaayla McIntyre with 13 points, a career-high 16 boards, a collegiate-tying best six dimes and two rejections to a double-double.
Joining Toledo's outstanding duo in double digits were Black and Santucci with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
As a team, the Rockets finished with a sizable 46-33 rebounding edge and had 22 helpers, compared to 14 turnovers.
The Titans were led by Brittany Jackson and Sophia DiMilia with 14 points each, while Lexey Tobel had 11 and Zoey Oatis finished with 10.
Toledo is 69-44 (.611) all-time against Horizon League schools (18-9 vs. Cleveland State; 20-9 vs. Detroit Mercy; 1-3 vs. Green Bay; 3-2 vs Milwaukee; 3-7 vs. Oakland; 7-1 vs. UIC; 0-1 vs. Valparaiso; 7-3 vs. Wright St.; 10-9 vs. Youngstown State), including 21-8 (.724) under head coach Tricia Cullop.
The Rockets are in the midst of an 11-game winning streak against Horizon League teams dating back to the 2014-15 campaign. The last Horizon League squad to defeat Toledo is Detroit Mercy, 83-72, in the second round of the 2014 Glass City Classic in Savage Arena (Dec. 14).
Following Saturday's road matchup at Detroit Mercy, Toledo will venture to Las Vegas to participate in the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic on Thursday-Friday, Dec. 19-20. Toledo will battle 2019 Postseason WNIT participants Troy (6-2) on Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. (PST) and Pacific (6-2) on Dec. 20 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The Rockets, who will compete against both the Trojans and Tigers for the first time in program history, will venture to "Sin City" for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
Saturday's non-league matchup will precede the Rocket men's contest against UDM which is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
The Rockets, who are in the midst a season-long four-game road swing, are coming off a 79-74 setback at Atlantic 10 member Duquesne last Saturday in the Kerr Fitness Center on the campus of La Roche University.
The Midnight Blue & Gold trailed by 14 points, 66-52, with 7:55 left in regulation before going on a 19-6 run to make the score 72-71 at the 1:35 mark.
Toledo had a chance to take its first lead since the opening minutes on its ensuing possession, but the Rockets were guilty of a turnover.
The Dukes retaliated with free throws, while Toledo missed its next shot and had another miscue to essentially end any hopes of a comeback.
Junior Nakiah Black paced Toledo with a season-high 20 points, followed by senior Mariella Santucci, freshman Soleil Barnes and junior Tanaya Beacham with 13, a season-high 10 and nine points, respectively.
Black converted an efficient 7-of-11 shots from the field in a season-best 37 minutes, including 2-of-4 from three-point land, and 4-of-5 from the charity stripe to surpass the 20-point plateau for the fourth time as a Rocket. A two-time team captain, Black narrowly missed posting her first-collegiate double-double, pulling down a team-high seven boards.
Toledo, which is 1-2 away from home, continues to be fueled offensively by the quartet of Black, Santucci, junior Tatyana Davis and Beacham, who are averaging 10.4, 8.9, 8.6 and 7.4 ppg, respectively.
The Rockets will battle a winless Detroit Mercy team, who most recently dropped a 77-58 home decision against Valparaiso on Dec. 5.
Zoey Oatis paced three Titans in double figures with 14 points against the Crusaders, while Markyia McCormick and Maxine Moore had 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Detroit Mercy, which is 0-3 at home, possesses an offense with four players contributing at least 7.0 points led by Sylare Starks' 9.1 ppg.
Toledo and Detroit Mercy will square off for the seventh time in the last eight years and 30th time overall. The Rockets hold a 20-9 (.690) advantage in the all-time series and have won seven of the last eight meetings, including a 77-60 home triumph on Dec. 21, 2018.
Toledo also maintains an 8-5 edge in games played in the "Motor City," most recently securing an 81-64 road win on Dec. 21, 2017.
A season ago, Toledo led wire-to-wire in a 16-point home victory before 3,274 fans in Savage Arena. Mikaela Boyd paced four Rockets in double figures with 15 points and seven assists, followed closely by Kaayla McIntyre with 13 points, a career-high 16 boards, a collegiate-tying best six dimes and two rejections to a double-double.
Joining Toledo's outstanding duo in double digits were Black and Santucci with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
As a team, the Rockets finished with a sizable 46-33 rebounding edge and had 22 helpers, compared to 14 turnovers.
The Titans were led by Brittany Jackson and Sophia DiMilia with 14 points each, while Lexey Tobel had 11 and Zoey Oatis finished with 10.
Toledo is 69-44 (.611) all-time against Horizon League schools (18-9 vs. Cleveland State; 20-9 vs. Detroit Mercy; 1-3 vs. Green Bay; 3-2 vs Milwaukee; 3-7 vs. Oakland; 7-1 vs. UIC; 0-1 vs. Valparaiso; 7-3 vs. Wright St.; 10-9 vs. Youngstown State), including 21-8 (.724) under head coach Tricia Cullop.
The Rockets are in the midst of an 11-game winning streak against Horizon League teams dating back to the 2014-15 campaign. The last Horizon League squad to defeat Toledo is Detroit Mercy, 83-72, in the second round of the 2014 Glass City Classic in Savage Arena (Dec. 14).
Following Saturday's road matchup at Detroit Mercy, Toledo will venture to Las Vegas to participate in the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic on Thursday-Friday, Dec. 19-20. Toledo will battle 2019 Postseason WNIT participants Troy (6-2) on Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. (PST) and Pacific (6-2) on Dec. 20 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The Rockets, who will compete against both the Trojans and Tigers for the first time in program history, will venture to "Sin City" for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
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