Chattanooga edges The Citadel 73-71 behind Easley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Easley had 22 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer late, and 12 rebounds and Chattanooga held off The Citadel 73-71 on Saturday to win its third straight.
Chattanooga led 41-32 at halftime, but the Bulldogs closed to 45-43 on an 11-0 run early in the second half before taking a 60-58 lead on Lew Stallworth’s 3-pointer with 7:22 to go. The lead traded hands until Easley’s 3 gave the Mocs a 70-69 lead with 56 seconds to go.
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