The motivation fuel tank is overflowing for Toledo.
A trip to Kent State for Tuesday’s Mid-American Conference showdown comes with plenty of incentive for the Rockets, who feel disrespected on multiple fronts.
The Golden Flashes swept UT last season. They were the preseason favorite in 2022-23 despite Toledo being the two-time defending MAC champions. Kent State coach Rob Senderoff’s All-MAC votes last year and his preseason voting this season didn’t go over well with Toledo, which viewed his placement of UT players as a slight.
Oh, and this is the only meeting of the season, so it factors significantly into the MAC title race and tournament seeding.