Ryan scores 28 to lift Chattanooga past Samford 92-84
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Matt Ryan had a career-high 28 points as Chattanooga got past Samford 92-84 on Wednesday night.
Rod Johnson had 18 points for Chattanooga (14-8, 5-4 Southern Conference). Ramon Vila added 18 points. David Jean-Baptiste had eight assists and seven rebounds.
Josh Sharkey scored a career-high 35 points and had seven assists for the Bulldogs (8-15, 2-7), whose losing streak stretched to seven games. Robert Allen scored a career-high 21 points and had 11 rebounds. Brandon Austin had 15 points.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs on the season. Chattanooga defeated Samford 105-67 on Jan. 11. Chattanooga plays Western Carolina at home on Saturday. Samford takes on Wofford on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Gattis
- Sidney Cohen
- Williset Del Valle
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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