UTC Mocs logoThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s basketball team used a solid second-half defensive effort to pull away from Samford, winning 79-72 Saturday in front of 3,807 fans at McKenzie Arena.
The game was tied at 32 at the half, but the Mocs (18-9, 11-3) held the Bulldogs to 40 percent shooting (13-33) from the field in the second half on their way to the win.
Casey Jones finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high six assists. Eric Robertson matched Jones’ scoring total, while Justin Tuoyo added 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.
Evan Taylor scored 21 to lead the Bulldogs.
The Mocs host third-place Mercer Thursday at 7.
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