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Sanford's buzzer-beater lifts Toledo over Green Bay 71-69
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Sanford's buzzer-beater lifts Toledo over Green Bay 71-69

Published Dec. 6, 2015 7:04 p.m. ET

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) Jaelan Sanford made a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Toledo beat Green Bay 71-69 on Sunday.

Jordan Fouse hit a 3 and Carrington Love made a jumper and Green Bay led 68-62 with 3:49 to play. The Rockets' Jonathan Williams made another 3-pointer, and Nathan Boothe converted a 3-point play with 1:29 remaining.

Khalil Small forced a turnover but missed a 3-point attempt for the Phoenix with 13 seconds left to set up Sanford's game-winner.

Boothe scored 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting, and had nine rebounds with three steals to lead Toledo (6-2). Williams matched a career-high with 26 points.

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Fouse had 15 points, 13 rebounds and five steals for Green Bay (4-4). Love finished with 11 points.

Boothe made a jumper to give the Rockets their largest lead of the second half, 51-43. A 9-0 surge gave the Phoenix a 53-51 lead with 11:23 left.

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