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
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 2-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Belmont | 2-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Illinois State | 2-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Evansville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-2 |
| Missouri State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-3 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-2 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-3 |
| Bradley | 0-2 | 2 | 6-3 |
| Valparaiso | 0-2 | 2 | 4-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-2 | 2 | 3-6 |
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
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