Thursday, September 3
Pittsburgh, Pa.
1:00 p.m.
University of Toledo
4-1-0, 0-0-0
1
at
0
Duquesne
3-3-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Duquesne | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
F/MF
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
TOL
DUQ
Goals
1
0
Shots
17
8
Shots on Goal
6
4
Saves
3
5
Corners
7
7
Fouls
4
10
Scoring Plays
Mikaela Perkins (1)
Assisted By: Atley Pittman
GOAL by TOL Perkins, Mikaela Assist by Pittman, Atley.
73:36
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
6
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Atley Pittman assisted on Mikaela Perkins' match-winning goal in Toledo's 1-0 win over Duquesne on Thursday, her first assist of the season.
Perkins’ Header Pushes Toledo Past Duquesne, 1-0
9/3/2026 3:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Rocket freshman scores first career goal in 74th minute
PITTSBURGH – Freshman Mikaela Perkins' header goal was the difference as the Toledo women's soccer team produced a 1-0 victory over Duquesne at Rooney Field on Thursday.
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The Rockets (4-1) stayed even with the Dukes (3-3) into the final 20 minutes, and built up several chances throughout the second half. After being stopped on a penalty kick a few minutes prior, Mikaela Perkins connected on a header for the opening and winning goal. Toledo has produced four-straight victories for the first time since 2023. Toledo has also earned three consecutive clean sheets on the road, having not allowed a road goal in over 271 minutes.
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Toledo held a 17-8 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal, including a 12-6 edge in the second half. Corner kicks were tied, 7-7, but the Rockets earned all seven of their corners in the second half.
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Perkins scored her first career goal after getting her first career assist against Oakland on Aug. 27. The goal was assisted by Atley Pittman, her first of the season.
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"Great TEAM performance on the road. Everyone contributed and played crucial roles. We were resilient and got better as the game went on versus a very athletic and competitive A-10 team. We will enjoy this and our bus ride home, reset and get ready for Georgia Southern on Sunday."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
The Rockets head home on Sunday, Sept. 6 for a matchup with Georgia Southern. The match will begin at 1 p.m. The first 100 kids in attendance will receive a Toledo soccer youth t-shirt.
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The Rockets (4-1) stayed even with the Dukes (3-3) into the final 20 minutes, and built up several chances throughout the second half. After being stopped on a penalty kick a few minutes prior, Mikaela Perkins connected on a header for the opening and winning goal. Toledo has produced four-straight victories for the first time since 2023. Toledo has also earned three consecutive clean sheets on the road, having not allowed a road goal in over 271 minutes.
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Toledo held a 17-8 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal, including a 12-6 edge in the second half. Corner kicks were tied, 7-7, but the Rockets earned all seven of their corners in the second half.
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Perkins scored her first career goal after getting her first career assist against Oakland on Aug. 27. The goal was assisted by Atley Pittman, her first of the season.
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"Great TEAM performance on the road. Everyone contributed and played crucial roles. We were resilient and got better as the game went on versus a very athletic and competitive A-10 team. We will enjoy this and our bus ride home, reset and get ready for Georgia Southern on Sunday."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
- Mikaela Perkins (1), assisted by Atley Pittman (1) – 74th minute
- 20' | Off a corner kick, a Duquesne shot was saved off the goal line by Rocket defender Abby-Lee Sanogo.
- 25' | A long strike by Ella Zoerhoff was saved off the crossbar by the Duquesne goalkeeper. Morgan Spitler's rebound chance was also denied.
- 37' | A Toledo cross was deflected by the goalkeeper but came to Mikaela Perkins, but her shot was blocked from a sliding play by the Duquesne defender.
- 70' | A Rocket corner kick produced a deflection shot from Sadie Walsh, but a reflex save by the goalkeeper kept the match scoreless.
- 71' | Toledo got a penalty kick from a Duquesne handball, but Mikaela Perkins' try was stopped.
- 74' | Another Rocket corner kick produced a Perkins' header, which bounced into the top corner for a 1-0 lead.
The Rockets head home on Sunday, Sept. 6 for a matchup with Georgia Southern. The match will begin at 1 p.m. The first 100 kids in attendance will receive a Toledo soccer youth t-shirt.
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