Toledo posts 24-0 victory over UMass behind key touchdowns

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Toledo posts 24-0 victory over UMass behind key touchdowns
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Toledo defeated Massachusetts 24-0 on November 11 in Toledo, Ohio. Connor Walendzak opened the scoring for the Rockets with a 69-yard touchdown run, and Nicholas Thompson added a 62-yard interception return for a touchdown. Toledo led 24-0 at halftime and held the Minutemen to just 188 total yards. Walendzak finished with 117 rushing yards, while CJ Miller contributed 83 yards on the ground. The Rockets improved to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in the Mid-American Conference, remaining in contention at the top of the standings. UMass fell to 5-5 and will next host Akron on November 16.

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  • •Toledo scores 24 unanswered points against UMass
  • •Walendzak rushes for 117 yards and a touchdown
  • •Thompson returns interception 62 yards for a score
  • •Toledo leads in total yards, 436 to 188
  • •UMass faces Akron in their next matchup on Nov. 16
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  • 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Long-distance touchdowns spark Toledo in 24-0 win over UMass
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Connor Walendzak scored on a 69-yard touchdown run, Nicholas Thompson returned an interception 62 yards for a touchdown, and Toledo defeated Massachusetts 24-0 on Wednesday night.The Rockets (8-2, 5-1) remain in the pack at the top of the Mid-American Conference.

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