Smith scores 22 to lead Chattanooga over Mercer 77-68
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- — Malachi Smith had 22 points as Chattanooga stretched its home winning streak to seven games, defeating Mercer 77-68 on Saturday.
Josh Ayeni had 18 points for Chattanooga (19-5, 9-2 Southern Conference).
Jalen Johnson had 21 points for the Bears (13-11, 6-5). Felipe Haase added 17 points. Kamar Robertson had 10 points.
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Game Information
McKenzie Arena
5:00 PM, 5 February 2022
Chattanooga, TN
Attendance: 3,192
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Mike Terry
- Erroll Lewis
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 |
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