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Neely Leads Spartans to Hard-Fought Victory
2 Jan
Summary
- Justin Neely scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
- Donald Whitehead Jr. contributed 13 points for the Spartans.
- Jikari Johnson led the Mocs with 15 points and six rebounds.
The Spartans secured their first Southern Conference win, with Justin Neely leading the charge. Neely delivered a strong performance, scoring 17 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Donald Whitehead Jr. provided crucial support, adding 13 points to the Spartans' total.
Despite a spirited effort from the Mocs, they were unable to overcome the Spartans' offensive output. Jikari Johnson was the top scorer for Chattanooga, contributing 15 points and six rebounds. Brennan Watkins and Collin Mulholland also reached double figures with 12 points each.
This victory marks a positive start to conference play for the Spartans, who now hold a 5-9 overall record. The Mocs, with this loss, move to 0-1 in the conference and 6-8 overall.
