Smith lifts Chattanooga past VCU on late basket
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Malachi Smith made a jump shot with a second remaining to lead Chattanooga to a 56-54 win over VCU on Saturday.
Smith had 20 points to lead the Mocs.
Silvio De Sousa had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Chattanooga (4-0). David Jean-Baptiste added 12 points.
Vince Williams Jr. scored a career-high 21 points for the Rams (2-2). Jayden Nunn added 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Jeff Heater
- Raymie Styons
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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