
Graduate student Ashton Cassel and the Rockets host PFW for their home-opener on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Photo by: Evan Procaccini
Toledo Hosts Purdue Fort Wayne Thursday, Heads to Indiana State on Sunday
8/24/2022 9:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo women's soccer team will host its first match of the 2022 season this Thursday vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, before heading out on the road to visit Indiana State Sunday afternoon.
Thursday, Aug. 25
vs. Purdue Fort Wayne | Paul Hotmer Field | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ and Live Stats
Sunday, Aug. 28
at Indiana State | Memorial Stadium | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ and Live Stats
About Toledo
Toledo opened its new season with a 0-1-1 showing on the road. The Rockets tied 2-2 at Dayton on Aug. 18 and fell 4-1 at Illinois on Sunday. Defender Sissy Novak and forward Morgan Otteson recorded their first goals as Rockets since transferring into the program, while midfielder Ashton Cassel scored her first goal of the season and sixth in her career. In goal, Emma Boutorwick made a career-high 11 saves vs. Dayton, while Karson Hill made five saves in her first collegiate start vs. Illinois. Leading the team in shots are Otteson (5), midfielder Olivia Dault (4), and forward Mia Leonetti (3).
About Purdue Fort Wayne
PFW split its first week of the new season last week, defeating Chicago State 4-1, before being shut out by Eastern Illinois 2-0. Forward Mackenzie Evans scored two goals in the season-opener win and Samantha Castaneda made eight total saves over the two games.
The Rockets and Mastodons finished their last meeting in a 0-0 tie on Aug. 19, 2021. Before that, Toledo had won four of the previous five matchups.
About Indiana State
Indiana State (0-1) dropped its first game of the season, 2-1 to SIU Edwardsville on Aug. 18. The Sycamores will host Eastern Illinois on Thursday evening before hosting the Rockets Sunday afternoon.
The Rockets have won their last three matches vs. the Sycamores, the last being by a 1-0 margin at home on Sept. 10, 2021.
Follow the Rockets
Be sure to follow the Rockets' women's soccer team on social media
Thursday, Aug. 25
vs. Purdue Fort Wayne | Paul Hotmer Field | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ and Live Stats
Sunday, Aug. 28
at Indiana State | Memorial Stadium | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ and Live Stats
About Toledo
Toledo opened its new season with a 0-1-1 showing on the road. The Rockets tied 2-2 at Dayton on Aug. 18 and fell 4-1 at Illinois on Sunday. Defender Sissy Novak and forward Morgan Otteson recorded their first goals as Rockets since transferring into the program, while midfielder Ashton Cassel scored her first goal of the season and sixth in her career. In goal, Emma Boutorwick made a career-high 11 saves vs. Dayton, while Karson Hill made five saves in her first collegiate start vs. Illinois. Leading the team in shots are Otteson (5), midfielder Olivia Dault (4), and forward Mia Leonetti (3).
About Purdue Fort Wayne
PFW split its first week of the new season last week, defeating Chicago State 4-1, before being shut out by Eastern Illinois 2-0. Forward Mackenzie Evans scored two goals in the season-opener win and Samantha Castaneda made eight total saves over the two games.
The Rockets and Mastodons finished their last meeting in a 0-0 tie on Aug. 19, 2021. Before that, Toledo had won four of the previous five matchups.
About Indiana State
Indiana State (0-1) dropped its first game of the season, 2-1 to SIU Edwardsville on Aug. 18. The Sycamores will host Eastern Illinois on Thursday evening before hosting the Rockets Sunday afternoon.
The Rockets have won their last three matches vs. the Sycamores, the last being by a 1-0 margin at home on Sept. 10, 2021.
Follow the Rockets
Be sure to follow the Rockets' women's soccer team on social media
- Twitter: @ToledoSoccer and @ToledoRockets
- Instagram: 'toledosoccer' and 'utrockets'
- Facebook: 'Toledo Soccer' and 'Toledo Soccer'
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