Toledo Announces 2021-22 Non-Conference Schedule
8/10/2021 1:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo women's basketball team's non-conference schedule has been finalized, head coach Tricia Cullop announced Tuesday.
The Rockets' slate is highlighted by a pair of games at the Cancun Challenge in November and three contests against 2021 NCAA Tournament teams: Idaho State, Missouri State, and Wright State.
"We are excited to play a full slate of games this season," Cullop said. "The highlight of our non-conference schedule is the trip to Cancun. That is by far the best tournament I've ever participated in. We will have amazing accommodations right on the ocean and tough competition with Idaho State and Seton Hall. We are thrilled to welcome our Toledo Rocket fans back into Savage Arena. We missed them!"
Toledo women's basketball season tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at the Sullivan Athletic Complex in Savage Arena, contact the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or go online to UTRockets.com/tix. Toledo's Mid-American Conference schedule is expected to be announced in September.
Toledo opens its 2021-22 campaign at Oakland on Tuesday, Nov. 9 before hosting reigning Horizon League champion Wright State on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Savage Arena. The Rockets will travel to in-state foe Dayton on Wednesday, Nov. 17 before heading to Riviera Maya, Mexico for an appearance at the Cancun Challenge. Hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, the annual tournament will play host to the Midnight Blue and Gold and nine other teams. Toledo will face reigning Big Sky Conference champion Idaho State on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Seton Hall on Friday, Nov. 26. Please visit this link for more information on the 2021 Cancun Challenge.
When the Rockets return from their Thanksgiving trip to Mexico, they will have four non-conference games remaining before the start of Mid-American Conference play. Toledo hosts St. Francis (Pa.) on Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Loyola-Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 11 before hitting the road for its final two non-conference games. A Sunday trip to SIU-Edwardsville on Dec. 19 will precede a visit to 2021 NCAA Tournament participant and Sweet 16 team Missouri State on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Toledo will also host Northwestern Ohio in an exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 31 at Savage Arena to gear up for the regular season.
The Rockets return the bulk of their offensive production from last season, including All-MAC honoree Quinesha Lockett (19.6 PPG, 47.5 FG%), Sophia Wiard (13.7 PPG, 4.3 APG), and Sammi Mikonowicz (9.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG). Toledo also welcomes in a talented class of newcomers, featuring freshmen Ella Doherty (Powmill, Scotland) and Jessica Cook (Clay, N.Y.) as well as transfers Nan Garcia (Penn State), Jayda Jansen (Maryville (Mo.) University), and Hannah Noveroske (Indiana).
