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