Chattanooga beats UNC Greensboro 81-72
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Justin Tuoyo had 18 points, nine rebounds and four blocks to help Chattanooga to an 81-72 victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday night.
Tuoyo shot 4 of 6 from the floor and made 10 of 15 free throws. Greg Pryor added 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3 of 6 from long range. Martynas Bareika had 14 points and Eric Robertson chipped in 13 for Chattanooga (14-7, 7-1 Southern Conference), which has won a season-high five straight games.
Chattanooga had a one-point edge before Pryor hit a 3, sparking an 11-4 surge to stretch the Mocs' lead to 68-60 with 6:55 remaining. UNC Greensboro pulled within 70-67 with 4:03 left but would not get closer.
Tevon Saddler scored 22 points to lead UNC Greensboro (6-15, 2-6). Diante Baldwin had 12 points with seven assists, Kayel Locke scored 12 and Marvin Smith added 10 points with nine rebounds for the Spartans.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Rick Shoulders
- Carl Pundt
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |