TOLEDO, Ohio. – The Toledo women's basketball team never trailed to earn its first victory of the season in a 66-52 win over Detroit Mercy in front of 3,685 fans at Savage Arena on Sunday.
The Rockets (1-2) quickly jumped out to a double-digit lead in the opening five minutes and held a 12-point advantage at halftime. The Titans (1-1) stayed within striking distance, but did not come closer than seven in the second half. A 9-1 run at the end of the third quarter put Toledo up double digits for good.
Toledo's defense forced 22 turnovers and came up with 15 steals on the afternoon.