Rockets Fight Past Ohio for 1-0 Road Victory - University of Toledo Athletics

Thursday, October 29

Athens, Ohio

3:00 p.m.

University of Toledo

6-5-6, 2-3-5

Ohio

5-9-2, 2-6-2

Team	1	2	Final F
Toledo	1	0	1
Ohio	0	0	0

Abby-Lee Sanogo scored her first goal of the season in Toledo's 1-0 win over Ohio on Thursday.

10/29/2026 5:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Toledo continues road unbeaten streak to stay alive for MAC Tournament contention

ATHENS, Ohio – A first-half goal and a shutout defensive effort were enough for the Toledo women's soccer team to take all three points in a 1-0 triumph over Ohio in Mid-American Conference action at Chessa Field on Thursday.

After three early saves, the Rockets (6-5-6, 2-3-5 MAC – 11 PTS) got a goal in the 19th minute from Abby-Lee Sanogo, her first of the season. Then, the Rockets held off six shots and three corner kicks from the Bobcats (5-9-2, 2-6-2 MAC – 8 PTS) in the second half. The victory keeps Toledo alive for a chance to make the MAC Tournament, pending tonight's league results.

Toledo finished the regular season unbeaten over its last eight road matches, with a 4-0-4 road record in that span. The road unbeaten streak moved to eight, now outright for second-longest in program history. The Rockets also posted their seventh shutout of the season and fourth in MAC play.

Shots favored Ohio, 12-7, though shots on goal were even, 5-5. Corner kicks favored the Bobcats, 8-1. Paige Dornheggen made five saves on the afternoon.

Rocket Goal Summary

Abby-Lee Sanogo (1), assisted by Kiera Billis (4) - 19th minute

Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"Great road win for the girls. Very proud of their effort and focus. We did what we needed to do today to stay alive. We need to do the same Sunday, but we'll enjoy this one and get ready starting tomorrow."

How it Happened

19' | From a free kick, Keira Billis served a ball into the box that Abby-Lee Sanogo headed into the goal for a 1-0 Rockets' lead.
28' | Toledo's front-line pressure created a turnover and scoring opportunity, but Sadie Walsh's try went wide-right of goal.
58' | Ohio appeared to have scored on a header, but a foul was called on the play and the goal disallowed.
75' | Amya Usher hit a low, long shot that bounced off the goalkeeper's face, but stayed out of the net.

Up Next
The Rockets finish the regular season on Sunday, facing Miami at 1 p.m. from Paul Hotmer Field. The match will stream on ESPN+. The match will be Pups at the Pitch – dogs are welcome with tennis balls and dog treats being given away.