2008 Woodie Awards
by Mike Bauman in Sports
The Rockets' mens' basketball team lost 68-52 last night on the road against the University of Akron (5-2 MAC, 15-5) at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. Toledo is now 3-4 in Mid-American Conference play and 6-13 overall. In the first half, the Rockets controlled the tempo early as they hit seven of their first 12 shots from the field to take a 21-14 advantage with 11:16 remaining.
by Christa Hieber in Sports
The Rockets were unable to stop Kent State University's 6'3" freshman Ellie Shields, who nearly single-handedly defeated UT last night. Shields, who scored a career-high 31 points, and the Golden Flashes defeated the Rockets 87-61, extending UT's road losing streak.
Two of the Rockets' most successful coaches signed contract extensions to keep them at UT through the 2009 season. Head Soccer Coach Brad Evans renewed his contract yesterday, while Head Swimming-and-diving Coach Lars Jorgensen extended his contract on Tuesday.
by Mike Bauman in Sports
Time is a funny thing. It can exist to soothe the sting of painful memories, or it can be a harsh reminder of just how fast life passes us by if we don't stop to look around once in a while. And yet, time can make us all realize just how lucky we truly are.