Frigid temperatures outside did not translate to cold shooting inside Savage Arena.
For Toledo, anyway.
The Rockets started Wednesday’s game against Oakland nine of 11 from the field, including four of six from 3-point range, in building a 23-8 lead that grew to 53-28 and, finally, 112-90 when EJ Farmer dribbled out the final seconds in UT’s third consecutive victory to open the season.
“I was worried about this game because I know how good [Oakland coach Greg] Kampe is,” Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk said. “They have a hell of a zone, and they have some really tough guys to defend.