Ohio University’s women’s basketball team (12-5, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) is gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Toledo Rockets (8-8, 3-3 MAC) on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in The Convo. This game will also feature a “Green Out,” presented by Turn It Gold, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with cancer.
The Bobcats are riding high following a decisive 25-point victory over Bowling Green on Wednesday. Bella Ranallo starred in that game, scoring 26 points, while teammate Bailey Tabeling contributed 20 points, solidifying their strong home performance against Northern Illinois.
Conversely, the Rockets are looking to rebound after a narrow five-point loss to Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, where they were ahead for three quarters but succumbed to a poor fourth quarter, being outscored 26-15.
In their previous encounter last season, Toledo triumphed over Ohio with an 80-65 victory at home. Both teams have similar recent results against Northern Illinois, with Ohio winning 66-62 and Toledo securing a 70-49 victory.
This upcoming game promises to be an engaging contest as both teams aim to capitalize on their recent performances.
Game details for fans include:
– Opponent: Toledo Rockets
– Date and Time: Saturday at 1 p.m.
– Location: The Convo
– Viewing: Available on ESPN+
To get acquainted with the Rockets, here are some pertinent details:
Head Coach: Ginny Boggess is in her second season and has guided the team to an even 8-8 record this season. Last year, under her leadership, Toledo finished with an impressive 24-9 record, ending second in the MAC.
Projected starters for Toledo include:
– #2 Faith Fedd-Robinson
– #4 Kendall Carruthers
– #8 Patricia Anumgba
– #10 Evalyse Cole
– #21 Miriam Diala
Statistical highlights for Toledo’s key players are as follows:
– Points: Kendall Carruthers leads with an average of 13.6 points per game.
– Assists: Carruthers also heads this category with 2.3 assists per game.
– Rebounds: Faith Fedd-Robinson shows strong performance with 5.5 rebounds per game.
– Steals: Carruthers leads in steals, averaging 1.5 per game.
– Blocks: Fedd-Robinson contributes with 1 block per game.
– Field Goal Percentage: Both Evyn Carrier and Fedd-Robinson boast a 50% shooting accuracy.
– Three-Point Percentage: Patricia Anumgba hits 35.2% of her three-point attempts.
– Free-Throw Percentage: Anumgba excels with an 85% free-throw success rate.
Kendall Carruthers, a junior guard, has made history by becoming the 35th player to score 1,000 career points for the Rockets during the recent game against Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile, graduate transfer Patricia Anumgba, who previously led Towson University in scoring, has settled in well with Toledo, averaging 10.3 points per game and showcased her shooting prowess with 22 points in their last outing.
With compelling statistics and a competitive spirit, fans can look forward to an engaging game as Ohio aims to build on its winning streak while Toledo seeks to regain its momentum. The stage is set for an exciting encounter on Saturday afternoon.