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Ella Zoerhoff scored her sixth goal of the season against Georgia Southern on Sunday.
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Rockets Fall in 3-2 Battle against Georgia Southern
9/6/2026 4:08:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Ella Zoerhoff and McKenna Schultz each score for Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo women's soccer team suffered a 3-2 setback, after an 81st minute goal finished as the decider at Paul Hotmer Field on Sunday.
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After conceding the first goal, the Rockets (4-2) received tallies from Ella Zoerhoff and McKenna Schultz to grab a 2-1 lead late in the half. However, the Eagles (5-1-2) tied the match in the 43rd minute. Each team produced second-half chances, before the winner was netted in the 81st minute off a rebound opportunity. The defeat snapped Toledo's four-match winning streak.
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The contest was evenly-matched much of the afternoon, with Georgia Southern holding a slight 13-10 edge in shots and 6-5 in corner kicks. Both teams' goalkeepers made three saves apiece.
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Zoerhoff's goal was her sixth of the season, already the most a Rocket has scored in a season since 2023 (Madison Medalle – 7). Schultz's was her third of the campaign.
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"It's a challenge when you're trying to teach teams how to consistently win and what that looks like every single day. I thought we had some really good moments, just not enough of them. We have a week off, and we'll reset and get back to it on Tuesday."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
The Rockets will remain home to finish their non-conference slate on Sunday, Sept. 13 against IU Indy. Kickoff from Paul Hotmer Field is at 1 p.m. on BCSN and ESPN+. Sunday's game will support mental health awareness.
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After conceding the first goal, the Rockets (4-2) received tallies from Ella Zoerhoff and McKenna Schultz to grab a 2-1 lead late in the half. However, the Eagles (5-1-2) tied the match in the 43rd minute. Each team produced second-half chances, before the winner was netted in the 81st minute off a rebound opportunity. The defeat snapped Toledo's four-match winning streak.
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The contest was evenly-matched much of the afternoon, with Georgia Southern holding a slight 13-10 edge in shots and 6-5 in corner kicks. Both teams' goalkeepers made three saves apiece.
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Zoerhoff's goal was her sixth of the season, already the most a Rocket has scored in a season since 2023 (Madison Medalle – 7). Schultz's was her third of the campaign.
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Quoting Head Coach Mark Batman
"It's a challenge when you're trying to teach teams how to consistently win and what that looks like every single day. I thought we had some really good moments, just not enough of them. We have a week off, and we'll reset and get back to it on Tuesday."
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Rocket Scoring Summary
- Ella Zoerhoff (6), unassisted – 21st minute
- McKenna Schultz (3), assisted by Abby-Lee Sanogo (2) and Keira Billis (2) – 37th minute
- 3' | Off a throw-in, Georgia Southern's Addison Comer made a run in the box and finished a cross for a 1-0 Georgia Southern lead.
- 21' | Ella Zoerhoff capitalized on a turnover, finishing top-right from well outside the box to tie the game, 1-1.
- 37' | From a corner kick, Toledo kept the play alive on the doorstep, before McKenna Schultz finished for a 2-1 Toledo lead.
- 43' | Anna Braziunas netted the equalizer for the Eagles to tie things, 2-2.
- 81' | The Eagles generated a chance in the box. A blocked shot came to Braziunas, who scored for her second of the match and a 3-2 lead.
The Rockets will remain home to finish their non-conference slate on Sunday, Sept. 13 against IU Indy. Kickoff from Paul Hotmer Field is at 1 p.m. on BCSN and ESPN+. Sunday's game will support mental health awareness.
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