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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2021-22 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 14-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Furman | 12-6 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Samford | 10-8 | 4 | 21-11 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 4 | 19-13 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 5 | 17-15 |
| VMI | 9-9 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 6 | 16-17 |
| East Tennessee State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-17 |
| The Citadel | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Western Carolina | 5-13 | 9 | 11-21 |