The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga beat Samford 65-60 to remain undefeated in Southern Conference competition.
Omar Wattad and Chris Early each scored 17 points to lead UTC. Ricky Taylor recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Josh Bedwell led the Bulldogs with 21 points.
The Mocs (10-8, 6-0 SoCon) trailed by a point on one occasion in the second half after starting the game on a 13-0 run.
The Mocs led 30-25 at halftime, but later trailed 46-45. UTC built a six-point lead in the final minute and made enough free throws to preserve the win.
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