Smith lifts Chattanooga over Tennessee Tech 82-65
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- — Malachi Smith had 28 points as Chattanooga beat Tennessee Tech 82-65 on Tuesday night.
Smith hit 11 of 14 shots. He added six rebounds.
David Jean-Baptiste had 18 points and six assists for Chattanooga (6-1). Silvio De Sousa added 17 points and 11 rebounds. A.J. Caldwell had six assists.
Amadou Sylla had 12 points for the Golden Eagles (2-5). Kenny White Jr. added 11 points. Jr. Clay had 10 points and six assists.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles on the season. Chattanooga defeated Tennessee Tech 69-62 on Nov. 16.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Blake Harris
- David Carter
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 9-3 | - | 19-6 |
| Chattanooga | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-3 | - | 16-9 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Wofford | 7-5 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Furman | 6-6 | 3 | 18-7 |
| VMI | 6-6 | 3 | 12-13 |
| Mercer | 4-8 | 5 | 11-14 |
| Western Carolina | 2-10 | 7 | 6-17 |
| The Citadel | 0-12 | 9 | 5-18 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Little Rock | 10-4 | - | 16-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-4 | - | 15-10 |
| Morehead State | 9-5 | 1 | 14-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-6 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Tennessee State | 8-6 | 2 | 12-13 |
| Lindenwood | 6-8 | 4 | 11-14 |
| UT Martin | 6-8 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-10 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-10 | 6 | 8-17 |
| Western Illinois | 2-12 | 8 | 8-17 |
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