Smith, Jean-Baptiste lead Chattanooga over Wofford 78-66
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- — Malachi Smith and David Jean-Baptiste scored 21 points apiece as Chattanooga defeated Wofford 78-66 on Wednesday night.
Stefan Kenic added 16 points for Chattanooga (15-5, 6-5 Southern Conference), which earned its fourth straight road victory. Jean-Baptiste also had seven rebounds.
Morgan Safford had 18 points for the Terriers (12-7, 9-4). Max Klesmit added 15 points. Keaton Turner had 14 points.
Storm Murphy, the Terriers’ leading scorer entering the matchup at 19.0 points per game, failed to make a shot (0 of 5).
The Mocs leveled the season series against the Terriers with the win. Wofford defeated Chattanooga 77-59 on Jan. 16.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hampton
- Sean Lineberger
- Anthony Eades
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |