AKRON, Ohio – The University of Toledo women's basketball team outlasted Akron, 73-70, in a thriller at James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday.
The Rockets (17-4, 11-1 MAC) trailed the Zips (9-8, 6-5 MAC) by five at halftime, but battled back to take the lead early in the third quarter. Akron retook the lead late in the third period and held a four-point lead, 65-51, with 5:17 to go. Toledo then used a 7-0 run to turn a four-point deficit into a three-point lead with 2:24 to play. Despite constant pressure from the Zips, UT held on to complete the comeback and earn an impressive road win.