BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Toledo women's basketball team saw its seven-game winning streak snapped in an 81-72 loss to Bowling Green in the Battle of I-75 at the Stroh Center on Saturday.
 
The Rockets (19-6, 10-4 MAC) fell behind after the first quarter, 25-14 and were never able to claw back into the lead. Down 10 heading into the fourth quarter, Toledo pulled to within one possession twice but could not pull closer as the Falcons (15-11, 8-6 MAC) won their fourth-straight contest.
 
Quoting Head Coach Ginny Boggess
"This was an incredible environment, and tonight was everything I thought it would be between the crowd, the rivalry and the energy between the two teams. All credit to Bowling Green and their staff for having a great gameplan. Erika Porter and Amy Velasco played like seniors that didn't want to lose to us in their final rivalry home game. Those two players especially led the charge and set the tone for the game."
 
Top Rocket Performers

• Nan Garcia – Season-high 18 PTS, 8-of-14 FG, 7 REB, 5 OFF REB (tied career high in field goals made)
• Kendall Carruthers – 16 PTS, 7-of-14 FG, 3 REB
• Faith Fedd-Robinson – 14 PTS, 5-of-6 FG, 3 REB

 
Top Bowling Green Performer

• Amy Velasco – 30 PTS, 9-of-15 FG, 3-of-4 3-PT FG, 9-of-9 FT

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bowling Green jumped out to a 25-14 lead after the first quarter, including a 13-2 run to close the period. Bowling Green shot 10-of-17 from the floor and knocked down 4-of-6 from three-point range.
• After trailing by as many as 16 in the second quarter, Toledo closed to within 40-35 at the end of the half. The Rockets finished the half on an 11-2 run over the final 2:37, with Destiny Robinson's layup on the final possession getting the Rockets within five.
• The Falcons out-scored the Rockets 22-17 in the third quarter to take a 62-52 advantage through three periods. Bowling Green extended its lead to double digits with 8-2 run to close the period in the final 2:29.
• Down 69-58, Toledo made a late push, going on an 8-0 run capped by a Nan Garcia layup to cut the deficit to 69-66 with 5:18 to go.
• The Falcons responded to push its lead back to seven, but Toledo cut the lead back to three on a Kendall Carruthers layup with 1:58 to go to make things 73-70. However, Bowling Green would go on an 8-0 run to seal the game in the closing minutes.

Game Notes

• With Northern Illinois' loss today, Toledo has secured a spot in the 2025 MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio March 12-15.
• Both teams shot an identical 30-of-56 (53.6%) from the field, but Bowling Green poured in 6-of-15 shots from three, compared to just 2-of-11 for Toledo.
• BG won the turnover battle, 18-12, and had 23 points off Toledo turnovers.
• The Rockets got 42 points from its bench, the most during conference play this season.
• The Rockets out-rebounded the Falcons, 32-23. Toledo has held Bowling Green to its two lowest rebounding totals this season. UT has out-rebounded 17 of its last 19 opponents.

UP NEXT
Toledo returns to Savage Arena to take on Buffalo (22-4, 11-3 MAC) on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Rockets and Bulls will tip off at 7:00 p.m. with broadcasts on ESPN+, WCWA 1230 AM and The Varsity Network app.