ATHENS, Ohio — Six University of Toledo players scored in double figures as the Rockets outlasted Ohio 86-83 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game on Tuesday at the Convocation Center.
Toledo handed Ohio its first home loss of the season in improving to 12-8 (6-2 MAC). The Bobcats, who won their previous eight contests at home, fell to 11-9 (5-3).
The Rockets shot a blistering 59 percent in the first half in taking a 47-39 lead, but the Bobcats started the second half on a 10-0 run. Toledo, however, bounced back and held off a couple Ohio opportunities to tie the game late.