Toledo Rockets defeat Kent State in women's basketball

Rockets win 59-53 in Mid-American Conference matchup

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The Toledo Rockets women's basketball team defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 59-53 in a Mid-American Conference game played on Wednesday at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Rockets in contention for a top spot in the MAC standings as the conference tournament approaches. The game was a closely contested affair between two teams vying for postseason positioning.

The details

The Rockets were led by strong performances from their starting lineup, including double-digit scoring efforts from several players. Toledo was able to pull away late in the fourth quarter to secure the 6-point win over their MAC rivals.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Toledo Rockets

The women's basketball team from the University of Toledo, a member of the Mid-American Conference.

Kent State Golden Flashes

The women's basketball team from Kent State University, also a member of the Mid-American Conference.

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The takeaway

This victory keeps the Toledo Rockets in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming Mid-American Conference tournament, as they continue their strong season against conference foes.