Ryan seals Chattanooga win over UNC Asheville, 68-64
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Matt Ryan scored six points in the final 20 seconds to allow Chattanooga to escape UNC Asheville with a 68-64 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Devon Baker pulled Asheville even, 60-60, with a 3-pointer with 1:57 remaining, but David Jean-Baptiste put the Mocs in front with a pair of free throws. Ryan hit a jumper with :19 remaining for a four-point advantage, but Tajion Jones hit a 3 to make it 64-63 with :10 left, then fouled Ryan, who knocked down both free throws. After Trent Stephney hit the second of two free throws, Ryan again knocked down a pair from the line to clinch the victory.
Ryan hit 7 of 9 from the line and finished with a team-high 15 points for Chattanooga (8-5), adding a half-dozen rebounds and three assists. Ramon Vila and Maurice Commander each added 11 points.
Lavar Batts Jr. paced UNC Asheville (6-5) with 17 points. Baker and Jones each added 13 points and Coty Jude contributed 10.
Game Information
- Referees:
- William Humes
- Scott Arbogast
- Kellen Miliner
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 7-1 | - | 16-6 |
| High Point | 7-2 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Longwood | 5-4 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Radford | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Winthrop | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-16 |
| Presbyterian | 2-7 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-19 |
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