Smith scores 16 to lift Chattanooga past Samford 70-64
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- — Malachi Smith posted 16 points and nine rebounds as Chattanooga beat Samford 70-64 on Wednesday night.
Darius Banks had 12 points for Chattanooga (12-4, 3-4 Southern Conference). David Jean-Baptiste added 12 points. A.J. Caldwell had 10 points.
Samford totaled 22 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Logan Dye had 13 points for the Bulldogs (6-8, 2-5). Preston Parks added 12 points. A.J. Staton-McCray had 11 points and six rebounds.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs for the season. Chattanooga defeated Samford 73-68 on Jan. 6.
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2020-2021 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | - | 19-8 |
| Wofford | 12-5 | 0.5 | 15-9 |
| Furman | 10-5 | 1.5 | 16-9 |
| Chattanooga | 9-7 | 3 | 18-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-7 | 3.5 | 13-11 |
| VMI | 7-7 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Mercer | 8-9 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| The Citadel | 5-11 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Western Carolina | 4-13 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Samford | 2-9 | 7.5 | 6-13 |