Utah Valley takes down Southern Miss 67-65 in Jacksonville Classic Bay Bracket

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Tanner Toolson scored 22 points as Utah Valley beat Southern Miss 67-65 Sunday to open the Bay Bracket of the Jacksonville Classic tournament.

Toolson also added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Wolverines (3-1). Jaden McClanahan scored 12 points, shooting 3 for 8 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Caleb Stone-Carrawell was 4 of 10 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points.

The Golden Eagles (2-2) were led by Victor Hart, who recorded 18 points. Southern Miss also got 15 points and four assists from Austin Crowley. Donovan Ivory also recorded 13 points and two steals.

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Utah Valley will play the winner of the bracket's second game between Cornell and Cal State Fullerton in the championship game. Southern Miss will player the loser in a consolation game.

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