DeKALB, Ill. – The Toledo women's soccer team picked up a key road point and stayed within striking distance of a Mid-American Conference Tournament position in a 1-1 draw with Northern Illinois on Sunday.
 
The Rockets (6-7-4, 3-4-3 MAC) got a goal from sophomore Kayla Flory in the 37th minute which was good to hold for the result. A late equalizer in the 86th minute got a point for the Huskies (9-4-5, 3-3-4 MAC). The Rockets are alone in eighth place with 12 points and remain one point out of a MAC Tournament position. Northern Illinois and Miami are tied with 13 points for the sixth and final tournament spot after Sunday's action.
 
Flory's goal was the first of her career and came unassisted on her only shot of the day. In goal, freshman Paige Dornheggen made her first career start and tallied six saves on a .857 save percentage.
 
"We are excited that we've given ourselves a chance to make the MAC Tournament on Thursday," said Head Coach Mark Batman. "With a win in front of our fans, we have a very good chance to qualify."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• 22' | Paige Dornheggen made her third save of the match and her second in three minutes to keep the Huskies off the board.
• 37' | Kayla Flory scored to give Toledo a 1-0 lead.
• 84' | Dornheggen stopped NIU's Tyra King twice in less than 10 minutes to preserve the lead.
• 86' | The Huskies equalized on Abby Zipse's direct goal off a corner kick.

STATS AND NOTES

• Toledo has shut out its opponent in the first half for 12 straight matches, it's longest such streak since doing so 13 straight times across the 2020 and 2021 season.
• Dornheggen has made six saves in consecutive matches in her first two collegiate appearances.
• The Huskies held a 11-3 advantage in shots and 9-4 edge in corners.
• Flory is the 10th Rocket to score a goal this season.

UP NEXT
 
Toledo plays its regular-season finale at Paul Hotmer Field on Thursday, Oct. 31 against Ball State on ESPN+. The match will kick off at 3:00 p.m., concurrent with all other matches in the Mid-American Conference.