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 | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| UT Martin | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-3 | 2.5 | 6-8 |
| Lindenwood | 1-3 | 2.5 | 6-9 |
| Tennessee State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 5-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
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