Utah Valley Wolverines vs Seattle U Redhawks
Toolson scores 18, top-seeded Utah Valley takes down Seattle U 68-55 in WAC semifinals
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
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Chance Moore
Referee:Robert Felder
2025-26 Standings
| West Coast ConferenceWest Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Mary's | 4-0 | 0.5 | 15-2 |
| Santa Clara | 4-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Washington State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 8-9 |
| San Francisco | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Pacific | 2-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Oregon State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| San Diego | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Seattle U | 1-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Portland | 1-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Pepperdine | 0-5 | 5 | 5-13 |
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 3-1 | - | 13-4 |
| UT Arlington | 2-1 | 0.5 | 10-5 |
| Abilene Christian | 2-1 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| Utah Tech | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Tarleton State | 2-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| California Baptist | 1-3 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Southern Utah | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-12 |
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