Yildizoglu scores 22, VMI beats Chattanooga 79-71

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Tan Yildizoglu scored 22 points as VMI beat Chattanooga 79-71 on Saturday.

Yildizoglu added six assists for the Keydets (6-9, 1-1 Southern Conference). TJ Johnson scored 17 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Alexander Daushvili had 14 points and shot 3 for 8 and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line.

Billy Smith led the Mocs (6-9, 0-2) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and three steals. Tate Darner added 16 points and two steals for Chattanooga.

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