Rockets Silence Detroit Mercy 3-0 for First Win of the Season

Sunday, September 3

Detroit, Mich.

1:00 p.m.

University of Toledo

1-2-1, 0-0-0

Detroit Mercy

0-3-3, 0-0-0

Toledo

Detroit Mercy

Senior Madison Medalle (#16) scored two of Toledo’s three goals in Sunday’s win over Detroit Mercy.

Photo by: Bree Bee

Rockets Silence Detroit Mercy 3-0 for First Win of the Season

9/3/2023 3:49:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Mark Batman records his first win as a Toledo head coach

DETROIT, Mich. – The Toledo women's soccer team found its offensive rhythm on Sunday afternoon, blanking Detroit Mercy 3-0 for the Rockets' first win of the 2023 season, as well as the first victory for first-year head coach Mark Batman. Senior Madison Medalle scored a pair of goals and also assisted on a goal by senior Grace Turski to secure the Rockets' victory.

Medalle broke a scoreless tie late in the first half on a feed from McKenna Schultz, giving Toledo a 1-0 halftime lead. Medalle doubled the Rockets' lead in the 63^rd minute before Turski made it 3-0 in the 82^ndminute.

Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Brielle Young made the start in net and made four saves en route to her first collegiate shutout.

"I am very happy for the group," Batman said. "I feel it is always hard getting the first win of the season and even harder winning on the road. We were able to accomplish both today. We had some great minutes from the players coming off the bench, which made the game easier for us. We'll enjoy this and move on to next week."

Batman first Toledo win vs. Detroit Mercy — Head Coach Mark Batman recorded
his first win with the Rockets, a 3-0
victory at Detroit on Sunday.

Goal and Key Moments

40' | Madison Medalle found the top left corner of the net from a pass by McKenna Schultz to give Toledo a 1-0 lead.
63' | Medalle extended the Rockets' lead to 2-0 with a shot to the bottom right corner of the net, assisted by Grace Turski and Kaema Amachree.
53' | Detroit Mercy's Megan Malek threatened with a shot but Brielle Young made a save on the right post to keep Toledo in the lead.
82' | Grace Turski found the back of the net off a pass from Medalle to push the Rockets ahead 3-0.

Stats, Notes, and Numbers

Madison Medalle now has five goals this season, setting a season-high for the senior. This is also the second game this season in which Medalle has scored two goals, the other occurring at UIC on Aug. 17.
Grace Turski's goal was her first of the season and third of her career.
McKenna Schultz, Turski, Kaema Amachree, and Medalle all notched their first assist of the season.
Brielle Young made the start in net and made four saves en route to her first collegiate shutout.
The Rockets' shutout was a first since drawing 0-0 with Miami on Oct. 16, 2022.
Toledo had a season-high 12-9 shot advantage over Detroit Mercy.
Toledo is now 9-7-0 all-time vs. Detroit Mercy.

Up Next
Toledo (1-2-1) will begin a four-game homestand at Paul Hotmer Field next week, starting with Northwood (0-1-1) on Thursday, Sept. 7 followed by Oakland (1-3-1) on Sunday, Sept. 10.