Smith scores 16 to lift Chattanooga past Samford 70-64
AP
Jan 20, 2021
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) Malachi Smith posted 16 points and nine rebounds as Chattanooga Mocs beat Samford Bulldogs 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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