Smith scores 18 to lead Chattanooga past Wofford 71-60
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- — Malachi Smith had 18 points and seven rebounds as Chattanooga topped Wofford 71-60 on Wednesday night.
David Jean-Baptiste had 13 points for Chattanooga (17-4, 7-1 Southern Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Darius Banks added 12 points. A.J. Caldwell had six rebounds.
Wofford totaled 23 first-half points, a season low for the team.
B.J. Mack had 18 points for the Terriers (12-9, 4-5). Ryan Larson added 14 points. Max Klesmit had 13 points.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Terriers for the season. Chattanooga defeated Wofford 75-67 on Jan. 5.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Anderson
- Chris Ford
- Devyn Page
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |