Stephens has 27 as Chattanooga defeats Murray State 69-66
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- — Jake Stephens' 27 points helped Chattanooga defeat Murray State 69-66 on Saturday night.
Stephens also had 11 rebounds and three steals for the Mocs (3-3). Jamal Johnson added 13 points while shooting 3 for 12 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had seven rebounds. Demetrius Davis was 3 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 5 from distance, and went 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 10 points.
Rob Perry led the way for the Racers (3-3) with 22 points and six rebounds. Murray State also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Jamari Smith. In addition, Damiree Burns finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wil Howard
- Art Vaulk
- Hunter Allen
2022-23 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-4 | - | 19-6 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-4 | - | 18-7 |
| Belmont | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Bradley | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Indiana State | 9-5 | 1 | 16-9 |
| Murray State | 8-6 | 2 | 13-11 |
| Missouri State | 8-6 | 2 | 12-12 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-6 | 2 | 12-12 |
| Illinois State | 5-9 | 5 | 10-15 |
| Valparaiso | 4-10 | 6 | 10-15 |
| UIC | 2-12 | 8 | 10-15 |
| Evansville | 0-14 | 10 | 4-21 |
2022-23 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 10-2 | - | 19-6 |
| Samford | 10-2 | - | 16-9 |
| UNC Greensboro | 10-2 | - | 16-9 |
| Western Carolina | 6-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Wofford | 5-7 | 5 | 13-12 |
| Mercer | 5-7 | 5 | 12-13 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-7 | 5 | 9-16 |
| Chattanooga | 4-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| The Citadel | 4-8 | 6 | 9-16 |
| VMI | 1-11 | 9 | 6-19 |
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