Thursday, August 14
Lexington, Ky.
3:00 p.m.
University of Toledo
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Eastern Kentucky
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Kayla Flory took two of Toledo's 18 shots in the season opener vs. Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.
Photo by: Eastern Kentucky Athletics
Rockets Drop Season Opener to Eastern Kentucky, 3-1
8/14/2025 5:37:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Toledo outshoots Colonels 18-11, but EKU converts on scoring opportunities
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Toledo women's soccer team was on the attack for much of the afternoon, but fell to Eastern Kentucky in the 2025 season opener, 3-1 at the Lexington Sporting Club on Thursday.
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The Rockets outshot the Colonels 18-11, including 9-2 in the first half, and held all four corners, but EKU capitalized on its opportunities with goals in the 25th, 52nd and 80th minutes. EKU goalkeeper Jordan Levasseur came up with 11 saves on the afternoon.
QUOTING HEAD COACH MARK BATMAN
"There's lots to learn from today. We are certainly disappointed with the outcome, as are the girls. We will get back, regroup and get ready for another tough opponent Sunday."
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ROCKET GOAL SUMMARY
The Rockets head to Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 17 for a matchup with the Bearcats. The match will kick off at 1:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
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The Rockets outshot the Colonels 18-11, including 9-2 in the first half, and held all four corners, but EKU capitalized on its opportunities with goals in the 25th, 52nd and 80th minutes. EKU goalkeeper Jordan Levasseur came up with 11 saves on the afternoon.
QUOTING HEAD COACH MARK BATMAN
"There's lots to learn from today. We are certainly disappointed with the outcome, as are the girls. We will get back, regroup and get ready for another tough opponent Sunday."
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ROCKET GOAL SUMMARY
- Keeley Clinton (1), assisted by Molly Kennedy (1) – 69th minute
- Keira Billis – 4 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Emma Rhoades, Cameron Cole, Morgan Spitler – 2 shots on goal
- 7' | In a stretch of early Rocket opportunities, Keira Billis' shot nicked the post, before Morgan Spitler's left-footed attempt from the middle was saved by the goalkeeper
- 25' | Ella Grode finished on a through ball from Maddie Murphy at the top of the box to put the Colonels up 1-0.
- 52' | Murphy received a through pass up the middle and connected for a 2-0 Colonels' lead.
- 69' | Off of a corner kick, Toledo kept the play alive and Keeley Clinton connected on a left-footer at the top of the box to cut the deficit to 2-1.
- 80' | Grode took advantage of a breakaway for her second of the day to push EKU back ahead, 3-1.
The Rockets head to Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 17 for a matchup with the Bearcats. The match will kick off at 1:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
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Team Stats
TOL
EKU
Goals
1
3
Shots
18
11
Shots on Goal
12
6
Saves
3
11
Corners
4
0
Fouls
11
5
Scoring Plays
Ella Grode (2)
Assisted By: Maddie Murphy
GOAL by EKU Grode, Ella Assist by Murphy, Maddie.
24:07
Maddie Murphy (1)
GOAL by EKU Murphy, Maddie.
51:47
Keeley Clinton (1)
Assisted By: Molly Kennedy
GOAL by TOL Clinton, Keeley Assist by Kennedy, Molly.
69:20
Ella Grode (2)
Assisted By: Chiara Premoli
GOAL by EKU Grode, Ella Assist by Premoli, Chiara.
79:30
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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