Toledo Rockets roll past Eastern Michigan Eagles 94-75 to clinch berth in MAC Tournament
- Chas Post
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The Toledo Rockets rolled past the Eastern Michigan Eagles 94-75 to move to 14-13 and clinch a berth in the MAC Tournament at Savage Arena on Saturday! Toledo guard Leroy Blyden Jr. compiled a team-high 15 points and eight assists in the blowout win.
Blyden Jr. is among the leading candidates for 2026 MAC Freshman of the Year, and his talent was on full display as he fueled the Rockets. Toledo was also led by guard Sonny Wilson scoring 15 points, and center Austin Parks adding 10 points and six rebounds.
After jumping out to a 19-9 lead in the early stages, the Rockets took a 51-29 lead into halftime and eventually cruised to a 94-75 win. Toledo improved to 14-13 and 8-6 in MAC play, securing a spot in the 2026 MAC Tournament in Cleveland next month.
"Our defense really fueled our offense. I’m very proud of our effort," Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk said. "We were bringing energy, getting stops and getting out in transition," Blyden Jr. added. Toledo is now 9-1 in the last 10 games against Eastern Michigan.
Toledo stat leaders
Leroy Blyden Jr: 15 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds
Sonny Wilson: 15 points, 3 rebounds
Sean Craig: 13 points, 5 rebounds
Austin Parks: 10 points, 6 rebounds
Eastern Michigan stat leaders
Mohammad Habhab: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Mehki Ellison: 12 points, 2 steals
Mak Manciel: 8 points
Addison Patterson: 5 points, 5 rebounds
2026 MAC regular season standings
1. Miami Redhawks (27-0, 14-0)
2. Akron Zips (22-5, 13-1)
3. Kent State Golden Flashes (20-7, 11-3)
4. Ohio Bobcats (15-13, 9-6)
5. Toledo Rockets (14-13, 8-6)
6. Bowling Green Falcons (16-12, 7-8)
7. Massachusetts Minutemen (15-12, 6-8)
8. Buffalo Bulls (15-11, 5-8)
9. Northern Illinois Huskies (9-17, 4-10)
10. Central Michigan Chippewas (9-18, 5-9)
11. Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-18, 4-11)
12. Western Michigan Broncos (9-18, 3-11)
13. Ball State Cardinals (8-19, 3-11)
