Toolson scores 21 to lift Utah Valley over UMKC 71-64

Toolson scores 21 to lift Utah Valley over UMKC 71-64

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conner Toolson had 21 points as Utah Valley topped UMKC 71-64 in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference Tourney on Thursday night.

Richard Harward had 15 points for Utah Valley (24-8). Isaiah White added six rebounds. Jake Toolson had seven rebounds for Utah Valley.

Xavier Bishop had 17 points for the Kangaroos (11-21). Jamel Allen added 12 points. Jordan Giles had 11 points.

The second-seeded Wolverines will now play No. 3 seed Grand Canyon in the semifinals Friday at 9:30 PM MDT in Las Vegas.