Peterson with 40 points as VMI rolls past Chattanooga 80-64
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) QJ Peterson scored 40 points and grabbed six rebounds as VMI snapped a three-game slide, rolling past Chattanooga 80-64 on Wednesday night.
Peterson was 15 of 19 from the floor including seven 3-pointers for the Keydets (5-14, 2-6 Southern Conference). Julian Eleby added 14 points and Armani Branch had 13.
VMI averaged 60.4 percent shooting from the floor - compared to 40.4 percent for Chattanooga - and 68.4 percent from the line.
The Keydets trailed by two, 32-30, at the break then outscored Chattanooga 50-32 in the second half and cruised to the win.
The Mocs (15-5, 6-2) were plagued by 23 turnovers, 11 of which were VMI steals. The loss ends a five-game winning streak for Chattanooga.
Greg Pryor scored 23 points for the Mocs. Tre' McLean had 11 points and eight boards.
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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68.6 PPG | 35.6 RPG | 11.9 APG |
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74.6 PPG | 35.9 RPG | 12.2 APG |
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