Toledo, Ohio — Sam Lewis played a key role in leading the Toledo Rockets to a remarkable victory over Defiance, scoring 18 points in the game that concluded with a commanding score of 111-49 on Saturday.

In addition to his scoring, Lewis contributed five rebounds for the Rockets, who now hold a record of 6-3. Javan Simmons was also instrumental, finishing the game with 16 points while making an impressive 8 of 9 attempts from the field, though he struggled at the free-throw line, going 0 for 3. He added an impressive eight rebounds to his performance. Another standout player, Sonny Wilson, also finished with 16 points on an efficient 7 of 10 shooting.

For the Yellow Jackets, Jalen Brown was the leading scorer with 12 points, while Connor Bush and Donovan Stone both contributed eight points to their team’s effort.

Toledo quickly took control of the game, establishing an early lead just 18 seconds into the first half, which they maintained throughout the competition. By the halftime mark, the Rockets had built an impressive lead of 55-23, with Simmons leading their scoring efforts at that point with 14 points. The Rockets expanded their advantage during the second half, peaking at a dominant 90-34, highlighted by a strong 16-3 scoring streak. Grgur Brcic was notable in the latter half, contributing a team-high of 10 points as Toledo secured their overwhelming win.