NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Toledo secured an impressive 78-69 victory over Ohio Valley Conference power Belmont on Thursday before a school-record 2,461 fans in the Curb Event Center. With the win, UT improves to 4-2 on the season.
The Rockets outscored the Bruins 33-24 in the pivotal fourth quarter to help them post a second-straight road triumph.
Junior Mariella Santucci sparked the strong final period pouring in 16 of her career-high 22 points to help her surpass the 20-point barrier for a second-consecutive game. Santucci was responsible for four field goals and seven charity tosses during the final stretch to snap Belmont's (4-2) four-game winning streak.