UNC Greensboro hosts Chattanooga following Johnson's 21-point game

Published Jan. 4, 2023 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Chattanooga Mocs (9-6, 1-1 SoCon) at UNC Greensboro Spartans (8-7, 2-0 SoCon)

Greensboro, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UNC Greensboro -1.5; over/under is 136.5

BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga faces the UNC Greensboro Spartans after Jamal Johnson scored 21 points in Chattanooga's 80-51 win against the Mercer Bears.

The Spartans are 4-1 on their home court. UNC Greensboro ranks fourth in the SoCon with 24.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Keondre Kennedy averaging 6.0.

The Mocs are 1-1 against SoCon opponents. Chattanooga scores 79.6 points and has outscored opponents by 11.6 points per game.

The Spartans and Mocs meet Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kennedy is averaging 13.7 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Spartans.

Jake Stephens is shooting 54.0% and averaging 20.6 points for the Mocs.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spartans: 5-5, averaging 69.4 points, 33.9 rebounds, 15.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.3 points per game.

Mocs: 7-3, averaging 79.1 points, 35.1 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.9 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.