ncaab Game Recap
Chattanooga Downs Furman 71-69 - Match Report
Malachi Smith scored 21 points leading Chattanooga to a 71-69 victory over Furman at McKenzie Arena on Saturday.
Chattanooga earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.0-point spread.
Chattanooga got 13 points from Grant Ledford and another 11 points from Silvio De Sousa. Darius Banks contributed 5 assists, while Malachi Smith cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Furman got 22 points from Jalen Slawson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Mike Bothwell. Mike Bothwell contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Foster had 7 rebounds.
Chattanooga trailed at halftime, 38-34.
Chattanooga had a 33-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chattanooga looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UNC Greensboro. Furman will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Carolina.