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Chattanooga Defeats VMI 78-74 - Recap
Chattanooga got a 25-point performance from Malachi Smith as they ran past VMI 78-74 on Saturday at Cameron Hall.
Chattanooga earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.0-point spread.
David Jean-Baptiste had 15 points for Chattanooga and Silvio De Sousa chipped in with 13 points. Malachi Smith had 2 assists for them, while Darius Banks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
VMI got a 23-point performance from Honor Huff, who was supported by 20 points from Jake Stephens. Trey Bonham had 3 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Jake Stephens grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Chattanooga were victorious, as the score was 41-38 at the break.
Chattanooga won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 24-23.
Chattanooga looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wofford. VMI will aim to get back on the winning track at Furman.