Banks leads Chattanooga over Furman 64-58
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Darius Banks scored a season-high 24 points as Chattanooga defeated Furman 64-58 on Saturday. Malachi Smith added 20 points for the Mocs. Smith also had nine rebounds and seven assists.
David Jean-Baptiste, who was second on the Mocs in scoring coming into the contest with 15 points per game, had only 7 points (0 of 11).
Chattanooga (22-5, 12-2 Southern Conference) totaled 20 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Jalen Slawson had 24 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for the Paladins (17-10, 9-5). Mike Bothwell added 11 points and six rebounds. Marcus Foster had 11 points.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Paladins this season. Chattanooga defeated Furman 71-69 on Jan. 15.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Mike Terry
- Michael Husted
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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