The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga defeated Elon 85-76 on Saturday in McKenzie Arena.
Junior forward Chris Early set a career high with 21 points, Omar Wattad scored 19, while Keegan Bell and Ricky Taylor each had 15 points.
Drew Spradlin led Elon with 21 points and Chris Long had 17.
The Mocs out-rebounded the Phoenix 46-34 in UTC’s ninth Southern Conference victory.
The Mocs owned a 40-25 lead at halftime but Elon tied the game as late as 9:46 at 58-all.
UTC inched ahead by as many as seven before Elon was forced to foul.
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