Thursday, August 20
Detroit, Mich.
7:00 p.m.
University of Toledo
1-1-0, 0-0-0
1
at
0
Detroit Mercy
1-2-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Players Mentioned
MF
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
TOL
UDM
Goals
1
0
Shots
23
5
Shots on Goal
6
0
Saves
0
5
Corners
5
2
Fouls
11
10
Scoring Plays
Ella Zoerhoff (2)
GOAL by TOL Zoerhoff, Ella.
89:57
Game Leaders
Shots
9
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Sophomore Ella Zoerhoff's match-winning goal against Detroit Mercy on Thursday came with two seconds left to play.
Ella Zoerhoff’s Last-Second Goal Lifts Rockets over Detroit Mercy, 1-0
8/20/2026 9:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Zoerhoff's winner caps dominant Rocket effort in early-season win
DETROIT, Mich. – Ella Zoerhoff scored with two seconds left to lift the Toledo women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Detroit Mercy at Titan Field on Thursday.
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The Rockets (1-1) built their attack throughout the game, dominating in shots, 23-5, including a 10-3 edge in the second half. The Rockets also registered all six shots on goal in the contest and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks. Toledo's victory was its sixth-straight over the Titans (1-2) since 2019, and ninth win in 11 meetings. Toledo also earned its first clean sheet on the road since Oct. 17, 2024 at Ohio.
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The victory marked the first time since 2017 that Toledo had secured a victory within the first two matches of the season.
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Zoerhoff's goal was her second in as many games, and the first time in her career she has scored in consecutive contests. Both goals this season have come on shots outside the penalty area.
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"I knew this was going to be the last chance and I had the confidence to take it," said Zoerhoff on the final kick. "Kiera Billis and I discussed what we'd do and I knew I was going to shoot it. I took a deep breath and did what I normally do, then it went in bottom-right around Detroit Mercy's wall. Our team worked so hard this game and we deserved a win."
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"Very proud of the group to finish it out. We played really well with having to shuffle a few girls around due to keeping some girls out. Shutout win on the road, all learning moments moving forward."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
The Rockets head home to face Mercyhurst in the 2026 home opener on Sunday, Aug. 23. Kickoff from Paul Hotmer Field is at 1 p.m. on BCSN and ESPN+. Toledo will honor five seniors before the contest.
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The Rockets (1-1) built their attack throughout the game, dominating in shots, 23-5, including a 10-3 edge in the second half. The Rockets also registered all six shots on goal in the contest and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks. Toledo's victory was its sixth-straight over the Titans (1-2) since 2019, and ninth win in 11 meetings. Toledo also earned its first clean sheet on the road since Oct. 17, 2024 at Ohio.
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The victory marked the first time since 2017 that Toledo had secured a victory within the first two matches of the season.
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Zoerhoff's goal was her second in as many games, and the first time in her career she has scored in consecutive contests. Both goals this season have come on shots outside the penalty area.
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"I knew this was going to be the last chance and I had the confidence to take it," said Zoerhoff on the final kick. "Kiera Billis and I discussed what we'd do and I knew I was going to shoot it. I took a deep breath and did what I normally do, then it went in bottom-right around Detroit Mercy's wall. Our team worked so hard this game and we deserved a win."
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"Very proud of the group to finish it out. We played really well with having to shuffle a few girls around due to keeping some girls out. Shutout win on the road, all learning moments moving forward."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
- Ella Zoerhoff (2), unassisted – 90th minute
- 27' | Toledo got a flurry of shots over a three-minute stretch, but was unable to capitalize.
- 76' | A Detroit Mercy shot from long range rainbowed off the crossbar.
- 78' | Keira Billis' long shot nearly got through the goalkeeper, but the keeper recovered to deny the opportunity.
- 84' | Ella Zoerhoff cut in for a strong, left-footed opportunity, but her shot was denied by the keeper.
- 90' | After a frantic offensive sequence, the Rockets drew a foul just outside the box with three seconds to play. Zoerhoff stepped up and ripped a shot into the upper corner before time expired for the winning goal.
The Rockets head home to face Mercyhurst in the 2026 home opener on Sunday, Aug. 23. Kickoff from Paul Hotmer Field is at 1 p.m. on BCSN and ESPN+. Toledo will honor five seniors before the contest.
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