Toledo never trailed as they beat Evansville 60-50

12/20/2012
BLADE STAFF

Naama Shafir posted her fourth career double-double to lead the University of Toledo women's basketball team Thursday to a 60-50 win over Evansville in the opening round of the Toledo Invite at Savage Arena.

The Rockets (9-1) will play Prairie View A&M, which beat Hampton, 49-42, at 7 p.m. Friday.

Shafir had 12 points and 10 assists, and Inma Zanoguera contributed 12 points.

Toledo led by as many as 26 points early in the second half. Evansville (2-8) never led.