Toolson scores 18, top-seeded Utah Valley takes down Seattle U 68-55 in WAC semifinals
Seattle U Redhawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines: Game Highlights
Seattle U Redhawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines: Game Highlights
PARADISE, Nev. -- — Tanner Toolson had 18 points in No. 1-seeded Utah Valley's 68-55 victory over fifth-seeded Seattle U on Friday in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
Toolson added six rebounds and three steals for the Wolverines (25-7). Carter Welling scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Trevan Leonhardt had eight points and shot 2 of 5 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line. The Wolverines picked up their eighth straight victory.
Kobe Williamson finished with 20 points and two blocks for the Redhawks (14-18). Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe added 15 points and nine rebounds for Seattle U. Brayden Maldonado finished with eight points and two steals.
Utah Valley took the lead with 5:07 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 34-24 at halftime, with Toolson racking up 14 points. Utah Valley outscored Seattle U in the second half by three points, with Welling scoring a team-high 12 points after the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Chance Moore
- Robert Felder
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 25-7 |
Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 25-7 |
California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 17-15 |
Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 14-18 |
Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-18 |
Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-26 |