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Chattanooga 77, Elon 70
Chattanooga used a 12-0 second-half run and balanced scoring to pull away after halftime and improve to 2-2.
On Friday, Matt Hampton scored 18 points to help Chattanooga defeat Elon 77-70. The Mocs secured the victory behind a balanced offensive effort.
Chattanooga established a 41-32 halftime lead, then used a 12-0 run in the second half to build a 17-point advantage. This decisive stretch proved essential to maintaining control until the final buzzer.
Yonatan Levy added 13 points and Josh Bowman scored 12 for Chattanooga, while Randall Pettus II led Elon with 19 points. The Mocs out-rebounded the Phoenix 36 to 26.
Following the win, Chattanooga travels to face Winthrop on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Elon visits South Carolina that same day seeking to bounce back.
Despite the loss, Iker Garmendia contributed 16 points and five blocks for Elon, while Isaiah Mbeng chipped in 10 points. Both teams continue early-season non-conference play.