Toledo defeats W Michigan 84-79

Toledo Edges W Michigan in Thrilling Comeback Victory at Home

Toledo's Savage Arena was electric on Wednesday night as the Rockets stunned visiting Western Michigan 84-79 in a thrilling conference matchup.

Trailing by nine points at halftime, Toledo erased the deficit with a furious second-half push, capped off by a dramatic comeback that will be remembered for a long time. The Rockets' 12-point lead early in the game was reduced to just one point as the clock ticked down, setting up an unforgettable finish.

Leroy Blyden Jr. led the way for Toledo with 36 points on 3-10 three-point shooting and 52.2% field goal efficiency. His counterpart, Justice Williams of W Michigan, scored 20 points but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just one of seven attempts.

Toledo's strength in rebounding was a key factor in their comeback victory as Sean Craig pulled down 11 boards to complement his 14 points and 1 assist. The Rockets' Sonny Wilson added four assists and 14 points off the bench.

The game was marked by several key moments, including Toledo's decisive run early in the second half. W Michigan took a 12-point lead at one point but trailed by just a single point with under five minutes to play. The Rockets then responded with an 8-0 surge, capped off by Blyden Jr.'s go-ahead layup.

Toledo's victory marked a significant upset on the road against their conference rivals, while W Michigan fell to 5-3 overall and 1-2 in the MAC.

With the win, Toledo improves to 4-4 in the conference standings, putting them in contention for a high seed at the upcoming tournament.