This Week in Rocket Athletics: Aug. 18-24
8/18/2025 10:28:00 AM | Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Athletics
Soccer to host first home event of year on Sunday
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Saturday, Aug. 23 / vs. Findlay (Exhibition) / Savage Arena / 2:00 p.m. / RSVP to VB 101
Admission to the lone exhibition match of the season is free and food donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio are being accepted. Items needed include individual bags of cookies, crackers and chips, mac and cheese cups, pudding cups and ramen noodles. Following the conclusion of the match, the team will have its second Volleyball 101 event where fans can meet and greet the team and staff as well as learn more about volleyball and the rules and strategy behind the game.
SOCCER
Sunday, Aug. 24 / vs. Oakland / Paul Hotmer Field / 2:00 p.m. / Live Stats / Watch (BCSN/ESPN+)
Soccer will face Oakland in its home opener at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Prior to the match, the Rockets will recognize the class of 2026 with a ceremony beginning at 1:45 p.m. Soccer is coming off of a strong result against Cincinnati on Aug. 17, rallying in the second half to finish in a 1-1 draw against the Bearcats. Sophomore Morgan Spitler provided the tying goal in the 67th minute, leading the Rockets to their first-ever result against a Big 12 Conference opponent.
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Saturday, Aug. 23 / vs. Findlay (Exhibition) / Savage Arena / 2:00 p.m. / RSVP to VB 101
Admission to the lone exhibition match of the season is free and food donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio are being accepted. Items needed include individual bags of cookies, crackers and chips, mac and cheese cups, pudding cups and ramen noodles. Following the conclusion of the match, the team will have its second Volleyball 101 event where fans can meet and greet the team and staff as well as learn more about volleyball and the rules and strategy behind the game.
SOCCER
Sunday, Aug. 24 / vs. Oakland / Paul Hotmer Field / 2:00 p.m. / Live Stats / Watch (BCSN/ESPN+)
Soccer will face Oakland in its home opener at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Prior to the match, the Rockets will recognize the class of 2026 with a ceremony beginning at 1:45 p.m. Soccer is coming off of a strong result against Cincinnati on Aug. 17, rallying in the second half to finish in a 1-1 draw against the Bearcats. Sophomore Morgan Spitler provided the tying goal in the 67th minute, leading the Rockets to their first-ever result against a Big 12 Conference opponent.
Follow the Rockets
Instagram: UTRockets
Twitter/X: @ToledoRockets
Facebook: Toledo Rockets
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