SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s basketball team used an 18-0 second half run before hitting their free throws down the stretch to defeat Wofford 77-68 at Benjamin Johnson Arena.
The Mocs (14-3, 3-1 Southern Conference) return home to host Western Carolina Thursday at 7 at McKenzie Arena.
The Mocs shot 55 percent in the second half, pounding the ball inside and scoring at will against the undersized Terriers. Tre’ McLean led five players in double figures with 16 points, adding eight rebounds.
Justin Tuoyo and Greg Pryor had 14 points each, while Duke Ethridge scored 12 with six rebounds and Chuck Ester added 10.
Spencer Collins scored 21 to go along with eight assists to lead the Terriers (6-10, 3-1). Fletcher Magee scored 18 points on 5-10 3-point shooting, while Ryan Sawvell had 10 to go along with seven rebounds.
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