Chattanooga Mocs @ UL Monroe Warhawks
Deng leads Louisiana-Monroe to 64-54 win over Chattanooga
MONROE, La. -- Majok Deng was 8 of 17 from the floor and made all six free throw attempts for 22 points as Louisiana-Monroe beat Chattanooga 64-54 on Monday night.
Louisiana-Monroe (3-2) had a 28-20 halftime advantage but the Mocs charged back in the second half to tie the game at 39 with 8:22 left. Deng hit a jumper to start a 16-8 run and the Warhawks led 55-47 with 2:29 left. Nick Coppola scored seven of his 14 points in the final two minutes and Deng added two free throws and slammed home a dunk to seal the win.
Travis Munnings had 11 points and three assists for Louisiana-Monroe.
Casey Jones led Chattanooga (5-2) with 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Chuck Ester and Tre' McLean chipped in nine apiece for the Mocs.
Game Information
Monroe, LA
Referee:Tim Gattis
Referee:Karl Hess
Referee:Nomi Kidwai
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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