Men's Basketball Southern Conference

Davidson Tops Chattanooga, 92-70

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Stephen Curry scored 32 points and Davidson remained undefeated in the Southern Conference, beating Chattanooga 92-70 in front of 9,234 fans at McKenzie Arena on Wednesday night.

 

The Wildcats (17-3, 10-0) extended their streak to 40 games in league play. Davidson is four wins away from tying the record of 44 consecutive wins, set by West Virginia between 1956-60.

 

Curry hit five three pointers, including one as time expired to give the Wildcats a 41-28 halftime lead.

 

Davidson opened the second half with six straight points to claim a 47-28 advantage. Curry sparked the surge with a layup, an assist to Max Paulhus Gosselin and a jumper.

 

The Wildcats took a 81-56 lead with 5:02 left on a layup by Ben Allison, who finished with 12 points. Andrew Lovedale had 17 points and 11 rebounds.

 

Stephen McDowell led the Mocs (9-12, 5-5) with 17 points, while Kevin Goffney had 16 and Nicchaeus Doaks added 15 points and 10 rebounds.