Nelson, Toolson lead UVU’s 100-59 win over Southern Utah

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley secured a dominant 100-59 victory over Southern Utah on Saturday, stretching their winning streak to six games. Leading the charge were Dominick Nelson and Tanner Toolson, each contributing 17 points to the impressive win.
Nelson also made significant contributions on the defensive end, collecting five rebounds and securing three steals for the Wolverines (21-7, 13-1 Western Athletic Conference). Toolson’s efficiency was notable, as he converted 7 out of 10 field goal attempts, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Cory Wells made his mark by scoring 12 points on perfect shooting, making all six of his attempts.
Brock Felder was a standout for the Thunderbirds (12-17, 4-11), leading his team with 11 points, while also grabbing seven rebounds and blocking two shots. JT Langston Jr. and Jamar Simpson both added 10 points each, with Simpson also dishing out four assists.
Utah Valley, maintaining a slim lead over second-place Grand Canyon in the conference, will wrap up their regular season on the road, facing Abilene Christian on Thursday, followed by a match against Tarleton State on Saturday. Meanwhile, Southern Utah will conclude its regular season at home against Seattle University on Thursday.
This report was crafted utilizing assistance from Data Skrive and data sourced from Sportradar.