Huff scored eight straight points for the Mocs as part of his 17-point first half outburst to spark UTC to a four-point lead just before intermission, but Smith – who had 14 points of his own in the opening stanza – connected on a 3-pointer in the waning moments to give Chattanooga a 35-34 edge at intermission.

The Paladins' record in SoCon games is 13-7, and their record is 12-1 in non-conference play. Furman averages 17.0 assists per game to lead the SoCon, paced by Pjay Smith Jr. with