TOLEDO, Ohio - Toledo bested Indiana State in a 1-0 final score Friday night (Sept. 10) at Paul Hotmer Field. Senior Claire Cahalan logged the game-winning shot for the Rockets, the first score of her collegiate career.

Sophomore Emma Boutorwick tallied yet another shutout in goal for the Rockets, her third straight and fifth overall of the season. 

"I am proud that our team found a way to break through Indiana State's stingy defense," said Head Coach T.J. Buchholz. "We had good chances throughout the game, but they came up with some big defensive plays. We weren't able to break through in the run of play, but Claire helped us secure the win with a tremendous free kick. We needed someone to break through tonight and it was Claire's turn to rise to the occasion. It is nice that we continue to have different players step up offensively in games. Defensively, our team continues to play really well. We again got the shutout and out back line and Emma had another outstanding performance for 90 minutes. To only give up two goals in our first six games is a significant accomplishment. We will have to bounce back quickly this weekend to be ready for a very strong Illinois team on Sunday."

Goals and Key Moments

• 18' | Freshman Olivia Dault logged the first shot of the game as the Indiana State goalkeeper, Maddie Alexander, stopped the attempt.
• 26' | Junior Stitch Currie made an attempt off a corner feed that ended up in the arms of Alexander.
• 27' | Sophomore Emma Boutorwick registered her first save of the game coming off a shot from Indiana State's Isabella Hunter.
• 35' | Freshman Brittney Probst saw a look for the Rockets that was stopped to keep it scoreless heading into the half. 
• 48' | Dault had another attempt early in the second half that Alexander knocked away with a dive.
• 74' | Cahalan rang a shot off the post with Freshman Sissy Novak having a rebound attempt that flew just wide. 
• 78' | GOAL Cahalan utilized a free kick opportunity to tally the lone goal of the game. After a yellow card against Alexander, Cahalan put her shot off the post and bouncing into the net for the score. 
• 85' | Currie nearly extended the Rockets' lead late in the game, but Alexander halted the attempt.

Stats, Notes and Numbers

• Cahalan tallied the first goal of her Toledo career with her game-winning score. Cahalan registered an assist earlier this season. 
• Boutorwick logged one save on the night en route to her third straight shutout and fifth of the season.
• The win marks four straight for the Rockets, the longest win streak since 2017 when Toledo rallied for five straight victories, including three in the MAC Tournament to win the title. 
• Toledo advanced to 3-0-0 at home with the win marking the best home start to a season since 2008.  

Up Next

• The Rockets next game will be at home on Sunday, Sept. 12 when they host Illinois at Paul Hotmer Field for a 1 p.m. kick off. 

Senior Claire Cahalan penalty kick goal in 78th minute.

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