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Shumpert leads UTC women past Bears, 70-50
Chelsey Shumpert seems to have settled in at point guard for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
And when she plays like she did Thursday, the Mocs are a tough team to beat.
Shumpert finished with 18 points, four assists and only one turnover, and UTC assumed control of the Southern Conference women’s basketball race with a solid 70-50 victory over Mercer at McKenzie Arena. The Mocs (13-9, 7-1) host Samford at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Shumpert had spent her UTC career playing off the ball and moved to the lead role this season. She’s had her ups and downs throughout the season of learning but was really good against the Bears. She led the team in scoring by making nine of 11 free throws and added six rebounds.
The Mocs were 22-for-25 on free throws for the game.