Toledo's Patricia Anumgba sinks Bowling Green in Battle of I-75 women's basketball victory

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Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47pm

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University of Toledo senior guard Patricia Anumgba, who was 0-4 from the 3-point line heading into the final minute of Saturday's game against Bowling Green State University, made her only shot from the perimeter at the 52-second mark, sealing the Rockets' 59-49 women's basketball victory Saturday at Savage Arena.

Why it matters

The Battle of I-75 rivalry between Toledo and Bowling Green is one of the most storied in Mid-American Conference women's basketball, with the two schools separated by just 30 miles. This win gives Toledo an important early-season conference victory over their longtime foe.

The details

After Toledo dominated the first quarter 23-9, Bowling Green came back to make it a one-possession game late. But Anumgba's clutch 3-pointer in the final minute sealed the victory for the Rockets.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Anumgba hit the game-sealing 3-pointer with 52 seconds remaining in the contest.

The players

Patricia Anumgba

A senior guard for the University of Toledo women's basketball team.

University of Toledo

The home team that defeated Bowling Green State University in this rivalry matchup.

Bowling Green State University

The visiting team that lost to the University of Toledo in this rivalry game.

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The takeaway

Anumgba's clutch 3-pointer in the final minute helped Toledo secure an important early-season conference victory over their longtime rival Bowling Green, continuing the storied Battle of I-75 rivalry between the two schools.