CHICAGO - Ryan Toolson scored 63 points Thursday to lead Utah Valley to a 123-121 four-overtime victory over Chicago State in a non-conference game.
Toolson went 7-of-11 from the three-point line and was 20-of-21 from the free-throw line in building his huge point total. The senior guard averages 22.4 points per game for the Wolverines (10-8).
Toolson, on Thursday, also dominated on the backboards, grabbing 12 rebounds.
It was a fairly even battle between the two teams, with the lead changing 11 times. The Cougars held a 36-34 halftime lead.
Chicago State senior guard David Holston led the Cougars with 41 points. Over the season, Holston averages 25.8 points for Chicago State (11-11). Also scoring in the high double figures for the Cougars was John Cantrell, who poured in 40 points.
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